Where to Watch Jacob (1988)

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Jacob' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Jacob' right now, here are some finer points about the România Film, Artexim, Studioul cinematografic „Bucureşti", Casa de Filme Cinci drama flick.

Released October 3rd, 1988, 'Jacob' stars Dorel Vișan, Ion Besoiu, Florin Zamfirescu, Cecilia Bârbora The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 57 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 5 knowledgeable users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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." .