Jacob's Ladder
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
   Geary
   Frank
   George
   Jerry
   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