Jacob
Jacob (1988) is a drama film, directed by Mircea Daneliuc. It stars Dorel Vișan and Ion Besoiu. The 117-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What Jacob Is About
Jacob (Dorel Visan) is a gold miner who risks his life daily to support his wife, mother-in-law, and four children in this socio-political drama. Under the rule of an oppressive monarchy backed by military force, the miners often resort to stealing gold to compensate for their meager wages. Workers are subjected to strip searches and are forced to take laxatives by the often brutal guards and inspectors as they look for stolen gold, and Jacob raises his vocal objections over the treatment of his fellow workers.
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What is Jacob about?
Jacob (Dorel Visan) is a gold miner who risks his life daily to support his wife, mother-in-law, and four children in this socio-political drama. Under the rule of an oppressive monarchy backed by military force, the miners often resort to stealing gold to compensate for their meager wages.
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How long is Jacob?
Jacob runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).
When did Jacob come out?
Jacob was released in 1988.
Who directed Jacob?
Jacob was directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
Who stars in Jacob?
Jacob stars Dorel Vișan, Ion Besoiu, Florin Zamfirescu, Cecilia Bârbora.
What is Jacob's rating?
Jacob holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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