Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean

Stunning dramatization of the Biblical story stars Matthew Modine as Jacob, who cheated his brother out of the blessing that was his birthright and labored 14 years to win the hand of the woman he lov...( read more  read more... )ed.

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Unrated, 91 min.

Directed by: Peter Hall

Release Date: December 4, 1994

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  • March 2, 2008
    Jacob shouldn't have done that to his brother (the birthright), then again his brother should have known the importance of it.
  • January 7, 2008
    Very well acted movie and a klot shorter than most bible stories that were made into movies. Pretty good movie, with a decent dramatic story as well.
  • August 17, 2007
    never seen it but love the name
  • August 16, 2007
    This shows us how even in the bad times we need to perservere.
  • June 13, 2007
    Mucho Grande. Very very VERY good.

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