L'Échelle de Jacob

Synopsis

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.

Release date

02 Nov 1990

Directed by

Adrian Lyne

Runtime

1h 53m

Original title

Jacob's Ladder

Cast

Tim Robbins

Jacob

Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie

Danny Aiello

Louis

Matt Craven

Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Jason Alexander

Geary

Patricia Kalember

Sarah

Eriq La Salle

Frank

Ving Rhames

George

Brian Tarantina

Doug

Anthony Alessandro

Rod

Brent Hinkley

Jerry