Jacob's Ladder (1990)
The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.
Starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello
Directed by Adrian Lyne
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
Runtime: 113 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Horror,Mystery
Keywords: new york city,vietnam veteran,post traumatic stress disorder,1970s,subway,experiment,nightmare,hallucination,grief,memory,chemist,violence,psychological horror,postal worker,figment of imagination,oneiric,chiropractor
Cast
Jacob Singer
Jezebel
Louis
Michael
Paul
Geary
Sarah
Frank
George
Doug
Jerry
Elsa
Hospital Receptionist
Group Leader
Gabe (uncredited)
Jacob's Doctor
Tony
Field Medic
Taxi Driver
Sam
Mrs. Carmichael
Policeman
Field Medic
Field Doctor
Woman on Subway
Army Officer
Army Officer
Emergency Ward Nurse
Resident Doctor
Evil Doctor
Jed
Doorman
Nurse
Nurse
Nurse
Della
Attendant
Orderly
Partygoer
Partygoer
Mourner
Machine Gunner
Jacob's Assailant