Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

Director: Adrian Lyne Cast: Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins
, Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
, Matt Craven
Matt Craven
, Pruitt Taylor Vince
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Adrian Lyne
Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

Director: Adrian Lyne Cast: Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins
, Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
, Matt Craven
Matt Craven
, Pruitt Taylor Vince
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Adrian Lyne

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Overview

Jacob's Ladder was released on DVD by Artisan in 1998 as a "special edition." The anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen transfer still shows some age and the Dolby Digital soundtrack is adequate, but Jacob's Ladder is not about state-of-the-art picture and sound; it is about the story. The commentary focuses on the small touches and changes that Adrian Lyne's involvement brought to the film. It's not bad as director commentaries go, but Artisan unfortunately did not consider including writer Bruce Joel Rubin on the track. Rubin comments plenty during the documentary, which seems like it was made at the time of the film, either for cable or a laserdisc release. The story behind Rubin's script is fascinating, the documentary thankfully focusing less on promoting the film and more on gaining a deeper understanding of it. The three deleted scenes are all valuable extensions of the story that were cut to streamline the narrative. They are presented with the choice of director commentary, but Lyne doesn't really go into specifics on the decision not to include them in the film. A trailer, a television spot, cast lists, and production information round things out. This isn't a flawless presentation of the film, but Artisan's commitment to "special edition" DVD makes the disc worthwhile.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/14/1998
UPC: 0012236604587
Original Release: 1990
Rating: R
Source: LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Presentation: [Full Frame]
Language: English
Sales rank: 5,684

Special Features

Closed Caption; 16:9 widescreen version; 5.1 Dolby Digital audio; Digitally mastered; Reverse-spiral dual-layer disc; Interactive menus; Scene access; Spanish subtitles; Theatrical trailer; Production notes; Cast and crew information

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Tim Robbins Jacob Singer
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
Macaulay Culkin Gabe
Anthony Alessandro Rod
Brent Hinkley Jerry
Elizabeth Abassi Hospital Patient
Becky Ann Baker Nurse
Brad Hamlet Actor
Christopher Murphy Actor
Doug Barron Group Leader
S. Merkerson Elsa
Stephanie Berry Partygoer
Lewis Black Jacob's Doctor
Suzanne Shepherd Hospital Receptionist
Nora Burns Hospital Patient
Jan Saint Santa
John Capodice Army Officer
Kisha Skinner Street Singer
Thomas A. Carlin Doorman
Dion Simmons Street Singer
Scott Cohen Resident Doctor
Patty Rosborough Drunk
Sam Coppola Taxi Driver
B.J. Donaldson Eli
Evan O'Meara Sam
Christopher John Fields Actor
Gloria Irizarry Mrs. Carmichael
John Louis Fischer Machine Gunner
Ann Pearl Gary Mourner
Kyle Gass Tony
Raymond Thomas Policeman
Alison Gordy Hospital Patient
Jaime Perry Field Medic
Dennis Green Attendant,Partygoer
Michael Tomlinson Field Doctor
A.M. Marxuach Field Doctor
Antonia Rey Woman on Subway
Barbara Gruen Mourner
Elizabeth Peña Jezabel
John McLaughlin Army Officer
Bellina Logan Emergency Ward Nurse
Davidson Thomson Evil Doctor
Brian Larkin Jed
Carol Schneider Nurse
Diane Kagan Nurse
Billie Neal Della
Mike Stokie Field Sergeant
Byron Minns Orderly
Danny Aiello III Louis
Arleigh Richards Paul's Wife
Maurice Jarre Composer
Joe Quintero Street Kid
Alva Williams Masked Man
James Reynolds E.M.T. Bearer
Jessica Roberts Hospital Patient
Reggie McFadden Partygoer
Holly Kennedy Hospital Patient
Blanche Irwin Stuart Hospital Patient
Perry Lang Jacob's Assailant

Technical Credits
Adrian Lyne Director
Alan Marshall Producer
Andrew G. Vajna Producer,Producer,Executive Producer
Bruce Joel Rubin Producer,Screenwriter
Mario Kassar Producer,Executive Producer
Milton C. Burrow Sound Effects

Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Main Credits [3:00]
2. Hell [3:36]
3. Escape [1:00]
4. Subway [2:17]
5. Bunsen Street [3:13]
6. Spiderweb [2:45]
7. Photos [4:42]
8. Incinerator [:48]
9. Back Problems [4:06]
10. Mr. Postman [1:26]
11. Dr. Carlson [4:23]
12. Demons [2:08]
13. Lifeline [2:43]
14. Dancing [3:12]
15. Fever [:58]
16. Freezing [1:43]
17. Nightmare [6:29]
18. Luck [1:25]
19. EVAC [3:02]
20. Occult [2:36]
21. Problems [3:23]
22. Detonate [1:52]
23. Funeral [3:34]
24. Red Tape [5:31]
25. Cover-Up [1:28]
26. Abduction [2:49]
27. Hospital [1:31]
28. "I'm Alive" [3:29]
29. Memories [7:02]
30. Artifacts [3:05]
31. Mirror [2:59]
32. The Ladder [2:45]
33. Chemistry [5:04]
34. Home [3:57]
35. Ascension [3:24]
36. End Credits [5:26]
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