Jacob's Ladder · 1990

Jacob's Ladder

«The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.»

Adrian Lyne · 113 min · United States of America

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.

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Budget

US$25,000,000

Worldwide revenue

US$26,118,851

Profit

US$1,118,851

Box office (US)

$26,118,851

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination total

Production companies

Carolco Pictures

Locations

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• Filming
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Filming

Nueva York Nueva Jersey

Setting

Nueva York

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Cast

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  Tim Robbins

  Jacob

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  Elizabeth Peña

  Jezzie

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  Danny Aiello

  Louis

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  Matt Craven

  Michael

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  Pruitt Taylor Vince

  Paul

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  Jason Alexander

  Geary

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  Patricia Kalember

  Sarah

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  Eriq La Salle

  Frank