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Under Jakob's Ladder
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Under Jakob's Ladder

2011-07-25 · 98 min · ★ 4.5

Drama · War

Based on a true story, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' is a full-length feature film that takes place in the Soviet Union during 1938. Jakob, a former teacher who lost his job due to the new Communist system, can only stand by and watch as the world around him slowly disintegrates and fear and suspicion rule the day. Like most of the men in his village, he soon finds himself in a Soviet prison. But it is there that he discovers that the freedom he craves might actually be found within the walls of his cell.

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Directors
Mann Munoz
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United States of America
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Top Cast

Christopher ElliottNikolai
Sal RendinoSal RendinoBruno
Quentin McCuistonYasha
Matthew R. StaleyMatthew R. StaleyKarl
Sean Patrick FolsterSean Patrick FolsterYosif
Peter Iasillo Jr.Peter Iasillo Jr.Vovik
Chloe RoeChloe RoeMarta
Victoria BundonisRachel
Alexandra Tejeda RieloffAlexandra Tejeda RieloffEmma
Ken JenningsOigen
Stass KlassenStass KlassenDavid
Grzegorz KowalczykGrzegorz KowalczykRudi
Philip WillinghamPhilip WillinghamIvan
Horacio F. LazoPepchik
Steven RoeHans
Armen GaroArmen GaroSerzhant
Igor LitwinowiczEye-Patch
Michael SatowTeo
T.J. CraigLudwig
Aaron SchroederAaron SchroederNorbert

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