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Jacob's Ladder 1990

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.

Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Written by: Bruce Joel Rubin
Release date: 1990-11-02
Runtime: 113 minutes
Critics score:
69 / 100
Tagline: The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.
Cast:
Tim Robbins Tim Robbins
Jacob 
Elizabeth Peña Elizabeth Peña
Jezzie 
Danny Aiello Danny Aiello
Louis 
Matt Craven Matt Craven
Michael 
Pruitt Taylor Vince Pruitt Taylor Vince
Paul 
Jason Alexander Jason Alexander
Geary 
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Also known as:
  • La escalera de Jacob
  • Jaakobin painajainen
  • Xypnima ston efialti
  • BZ - Viagem Alucinante
  • Dzejkobova lestvica
  • Dante's Inferno