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Jacob: The Man Who Fought with God
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Jacob: The Man Who Fought with God

1963-04-05 · 122 min · ★ 6.3

Adventure · Drama · Fantasy

Biblical figure Jacob is forced to flee for his life when an enraged Esau vows to kill him.

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Directors
Marcello Baldi
Production companies
San Paolo Film, Rewind Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Giorgio CerioniGiorgio CerioniGiacobbe
Glauco OnoratoGlauco OnoratoEsau
Giuseppe AddobbatiGiuseppe AddobbatiAdamo
Fosco GiachettiFosco GiachettiAbramo
Gualtiero TumiatiGualtiero TumiatiIsaaco
Judy ParkerRachele
Luisa Della NoceLuisa Della NoceLia
Rosalia MaggioRosalia MaggioRebecca
Jole MauroDebora
Alfredo RizzoAlfredo RizzoLaban
Nando GazzoloNando GazzoloNarratore (uncredited)

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