“Jacob’s Ladder” is a movie from the year 1990 that was filmed in Puerto Rico and New York, USA. The movie features Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, and Danny Aiello playing the roles of Jacob, Jezzie, and Louis respectively. This article provides information regarding the filming locations, dates, and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Jacob’s Ladder” was filmed at several locations. It was shot in places like Puerto Rico and New York, USA. Some specific locations in Brooklyn included Ferris Street & Sullivan Street, Bergen Street Station on the IND Culver Line, and Driggs Avenue & Broadway. The filming took place from August 11, 1989, to January 26, 1990.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | Elsa |
| Suzanne Shepherd | Hospital Receptionist |
| Doug Barron | Group Leader |
| Jan Saint | Santa |
| Kisha Skinner | Street Singer |
| Dion Simmons | Street Singer |
| Sam Coppola | Taxi Driver |
| Patty Rosborough | Drunk |
| Evan O’Meara | Sam |
| Kyle Gass | Tony |
| Gloria Irizarry | Mrs. Carmichael |
| Lewis Black | Jacob’s Doctor |
| Raymond Anthony Thomas | Policeman |
| Jaime Perry | Field Medic |
| Michael Tomlinson | Field Doctor |
| A.M. Marxuach | Field Doctor |
| Antonia Rey | Woman on Subway |
| John Capodice | Army Officer |
| John Patrick McLaughlin | Army Officer |
| Bellina Logan | Emergency Ward Nurse |
| Scott Cohen | Resident Doctor |
| Davidson Thomson | Evil Doctor |
| Bryan Larkin | Jed |
| B.J. Donaldson | Eli |
| Thomas A. Carlin | Doorman |
| Carol Schneider | Nurse |
| Becky Ann Baker | Nurse |
| Diane Kagan | Nurse |
| Billie Neal | Della |
| Mike Stokie | Field Sergeant |
| James Ellis Reynolds | EMT Bearer |
| Brad Hamler | Orderly |
| Reggie McFadden | Partygoer |
| Stephanie Berry | Partygoer |
| Chris Murphy | Partygoer |
| John-Martin Green | Partygoer |
| Arleigh Richards | Paul’s Wife |
| Ann Pearl Gary | Mourner |
| Barbara Gruen | Mourner |
| Joe Quintero | Street Kid |
| John Louis Fischer | Machine Gunner |
| Alva Williams | Masked Man |
| Elizabeth Abassi | Hospital Patient |
| Nora Burns | Hospital Patient |
| Alison Gordy | Hospital Patient |
| Jessica Roberts | Hospital Patient |
| Holly Kennedy | Hospital Patient |
| Blanche Irwin Stuart | Hospital Patient |
| Perry Lang | Jacob’s Assailant |
| José Alvarez | Factory Worker (uncredited) |
| Robert Baglia | Tommy |
| Patient (uncredited) | |
| John D. Bair | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Steve Baker | Pool Player (uncredited) |
| Orson Bean | Self – Game Show Panelist (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Macaulay Culkin | Gabe (uncredited) |
| Ray DeFeis | Straight Jacket Patient (uncredited) |
| Ed Jupp Jr. | Eyeless Doctor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Jacob’s Ladder” was released on November 2, 1990, in Canada.
- The movie is a blend of Drama and Horror.
- The run-time of this movie is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
- The storyline revolves around a Vietnam war veteran, haunted by the death of his child, trying to uncover his past.
- The movie was directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Bruce Joel Rubin.
- The movie boasts of a stellar cast including Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, among others.
- The film received three wins and was nominated for an award as well.
- The film has received 473 user reviews and 129 critics reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Puerto Rico
- Latitude: 18.220833
- Longitude: -66.590149
- Place ID: ChIJ-aeSGyaWAowRGpsEGCjsNvM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Puerto Rico
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Ferris Street & Sullivan Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6797242
- Longitude: -74.015033
- Place ID: EjBTdWxsaXZhbiBTdCAmIEZlcnJpcyBTdCwgQnJvb2tseW4sIE5ZIDExMjMxLCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEgmnRGvMiVrCiREMPeNH5TKoshIUChIJp0RrzIlawokRDD3jR-UyqLIaFAoSCQ1byJaJWsKJEaosOWjbtImsGhQKEgmv4t9LiFrCiRGbAnrEULyxsiIKDbo7PxgVxjPi0w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sullivan St & Ferris St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bergen Street Station, IND Culver Line, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6854538
- Longitude: -73.9913378
- Place ID: ChIJmzo3xFFawokRRYfb3ArbVmc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Driggs Avenue & Broadway, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7099302
- Longitude: -73.96231879999999
- Place ID: Ei5EcmlnZ3MgQXZlICYgQnJvYWR3YXksIEJyb29rbHluLCBOWSAxMTIxMSwgVVNBImYiZAoUChIJt-S3Vd5bwokRI-Gpw0jNs04SFAoSCbfkt1XeW8KJESPhqcNIzbNOGhQKEgkpLke0XlnCiRFPkPn-tNfJ_BoUChIJTZ8wtj1ZwokRPiuiycwpkqQiCg2m10MYFew-6tM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Driggs Ave & Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
