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Jacob (1988)

Movie ★ 7.0 117 min

Drama

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.

Mircea Daneliuc Director Mircea Daneliuc Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 3, 1988
Runtime
117 min
IMDb
tt0095349
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Language
Studio
România Film, Artexim, Studioul cinematografic „Bucureşti", Casa de Filme Cinci

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Cast

Dorel Vișan Dorel Vișan Iacob Ion Besoiu Ion Besoiu Florin Zamfirescu Florin Zamfirescu Cecilia Bârbora Cecilia Bârbora Maria Seleș Maria Seleș Horea Nicolae Murgu Horea Nicolae Murgu Engineer Felix Anton Rizea Policeman Adrian Titieni Adrian Titieni Engineer Mircea Daneliuc Mircea Daneliuc Constantin Dinulescu Constantin Dinulescu Dinu Apetrei Livia Baba Constantin Cotimanis Constantin Cotimanis Ion Fiscuteanu Ion Fiscuteanu Valentin Uritescu Valentin Uritescu

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Frequently asked questions

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. 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.
Who directed Jacob?
Jacob was directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
Who stars in Jacob?
Jacob stars Dorel Vișan, Ion Besoiu, Florin Zamfirescu, Cecilia Bârbora.
When was Jacob released?
Jacob is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch Jacob?
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