Jacob
Dec 04 1994
•2h 34m
•Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
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.
Cast
See allMatthew Modine
Jakob
Lara Flynn Boyle
Rahel
Sean Bean
Esau
Joss Ackland
Isaak
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