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Jacob

Jacob

19946.61h 34m

Overview

Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.

Directed by Peter Hall
Written by Francesco Maria Nappi, Lionel Chetwynd
Produced by Heinrich Krauss, Gerald Rafshoon, Lorenzo Minoli
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0M0

Top Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Jakob

Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle

Rahel

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Esau

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Isaak

Juliet Aubrey

Juliet Aubrey

Lea

Irene Papas

Irene Papas

Rebekka

Giancarlo Giannini

Giancarlo Giannini

Laban

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

Morasch

Christoph M. Ohrt

Christoph M. Ohrt

Beor

Philip Locke

Philip Locke

Wahrsager

Themes & Keywords

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About Jacob

Jacob is a adventure, drama, tv movie film released in 1994 exploring themes of genesis, bible, christian film. Directed by Peter Hall, it stars Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean. Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.

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