Review of Jacob's Ladder (1942) by Beto A — 26 Jun 2009

I LOVE THIS MOVIE. Tim Robbins is Wonderful. A Trippy Nightmare.

This review of Jacob's Ladder (1942) was written by Beto A on 26 Jun 2009.

Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.

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