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Jacob's Cross

Jacob's Cross

Description: One man's quest to establish a business empire in the cut-throat world of the African oil industry.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2007
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: February 1, 2007
Production Locations: South Africa and Nigeria
Networks: M-Net, Africa Magic, South African Broadcasting Corporation
Executive Producers: Desireé Markgraaff, Angus Gibson
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