Jakob the Liar
- Comedy
- Drama
- History
In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being caught out after curfew. While waiting for the German Kommondant, Jakob overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements. Returned to the ghetto, the shopkeeper shares his information with a friend and then rumors fly that there is a secret radio within the ghetto.
Jakob the Liar is a 1999 comedy-drama set in 1944 Poland, following a Jewish shopkeeper who overhears a German radio broadcast and accidentally sparks hope—and dangerous rumors—throughout his ghetto community. The film explores how one man's deception becomes a lifeline during humanity's darkest hour. It's available now as a completed theatrical release.
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Robin WilliamsJakob Heym
Liev SchreiberMischa
Hannah Taylor-GordonLina Kronstein
Alan ArkinMax Frankfurter
Michael JeterAvron
Bob BalabanKowalsky
Armin Mueller-StahlProf. Dr. Kirschbaum
Éva IgóLina's Mother- István BálintLina's Father
Mark MargolisFajngold
Mathieu KassovitzHerschel
Justus von DohnányiPreuss
Kathleen GatiHooker
Zofia SaretokNeighbor
Nina SiemaszkoRosa Frankfurter
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When was Jakob the Liar released?
The film premiered on September 16, 1999.
What is Jakob the Liar about?
A Jewish shopkeeper in 1944 Poland overhears a German radio broadcast about Russian troop movements and shares the news with others, accidentally fueling rumors of a secret radio in the ghetto that gives the community false hope during the Holocaust.
What genres does Jakob the Liar fall into?
The film is classified as comedy, drama, and history.
Where can I watch Jakob the Liar?
As a 1999 theatrical release, the film is available through various streaming platforms, digital retailers, and physical media—check your preferred service for current availability.
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