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Jacob (1994)

1994-12-04 · 1h 31m · EN
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In this inspiring tale from the book of Genesis, young shepherd Jacob (Matthew Modine) falls in love with and wants to marry Rachel (Lara Flynn Boyle), the daughter of his Uncle Laban (Giancarlo Giannini). Lacking a dowry, Jacob toils seven years as his uncle's indentured servant to win Rachel's hand. But calculating Laban dupes him into another seven years of labor. Irene Papas portrays Jacob's iron-willed mother.

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Lionel ChetwyndWriterPeter HallDirector

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Matthew ModineMatthew ModineJakobLara Flynn BoyleLara Flynn BoyleRahelSean BeanSean BeanEsauJoss AcklandJoss AcklandIsaakJuliet AubreyJuliet AubreyLeaIrene PapasIrene PapasRebekkaGiancarlo GianniniGiancarlo GianniniLabanChristoph WaltzChristoph WaltzMoraschChristoph M. OhrtChristoph M. OhrtBeorPhilip LockePhilip LockeWahrsagerCecilia DazziCecilia DazziBilhaYvonne SciòYvonne SciòJehudit

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Christian filmBibleGenesis

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · HistoryTheme affinityChristian Film · Bible · GenesisDialogue densityDramaDirector preference288213Actor preference39266 · 165642 · 63673Country preferenceAt

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What is Jacob about?

In this inspiring tale from the book of Genesis, young shepherd Jacob (Matthew Modine) falls in love with and wants to marry Rachel (Lara Flynn Boyle), the daughter of his Uncle Laban (Giancarlo Giannini). Lacking a dowry, Jacob toils seven years as his uncle's indentured servant to win Rachel's hand. But calculating Laban dupes him into another seven years of labor. Irene Papas portrays Jacob's iron-willed mother.

How long is Jacob?

Jacob has a runtime of 91 minutes.