Jacob (1988)

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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.

Director: Mircea Daneliuc
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anatol Vieru
Editing: Maria Neagu
Production: România Film, Artexim, Studioul cinematografic „Bucureşti", Casa de Filme Cinci
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro

Keywords

struggle for survival, romania, carpathians

More Films by Director: Mircea Daneliuc
More Films in Genre: Drama

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, Maria Seleș, Horea Nicolae Murgu.
How long is Jacob?
Jacob has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Jacob?
Jacob is a Drama film.
Where was Jacob produced?
Jacob was produced in Romania.