Review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) by Andrew S — 29 May 2011

Why did it take me so long to see this amazing movie.

This review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) was written by Andrew S on 29 May 2011.

Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.

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