Jacob
Originally released in 1988. Jacob is a drama film. directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
Starring Dorel Vișan, Ion Besoiu, and Florin Zamfirescu
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- România Film
- Artexim
- Studioul cinematografic „Bucureşti"
- Casa de Filme Cinci
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 ...
Who directed Jacob?
Jacob was directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
How long is Jacob?
Jacob has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Jacob released?
Jacob was released on October 3, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jacob?
The main cast of Jacob includes Dorel Vișan, Ion Besoiu, Florin Zamfirescu, Cecilia Bârbora, Maria Seleș.