Jacob the Liar (1974)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, teach me something
Released in 1974, Jacob the Liar is a comedy, drama and history movie. It is directed by Frank Beyer. The cast includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Henry Hübchen and Vlastimil Brodský. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
A Jewish ghetto in the east of Europe, 1944. By coincidence, Jakob Heym eavesdrops on a German radio broadcast announcing the Soviet Army is making slow by steady progress towards central Europe. In order to keep his companion in misfortune, Mischa, from risking his life for a few potatoes, he tells him what he heard and announces that he is in possession of a radio - in the ghetto a crime punishable by death. It doesn't take long for word of Jakob's secret to spread - suddenly, there is new hope and something to live for - and so Jakob finds himself in the uncomforting position of having to come up with more and more stories.
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Cast & crew
- Frank BeyerDirector
- Armin Mueller-Stahlas Roman Schlamm
- Henry Hübchenas Mischa
- Vlastimil Brodskýas Jakob Heym
- Erwin Geschonneckas Kowalski
- Blanche Kommerellas Rose Frankfurter
- Manuela Simonas Lina
- Zsuzsa Gordonas Mrs. Frankfurter
- Friedrich Richteras Dr. Kirschbaum
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Questions about Jacob the Liar
- What genre is Jacob the Liar?
- Jacob the Liar is categorised as Comedy, Drama, History.
- Who stars in Jacob the Liar?
- Armin Mueller-Stahl, Henry Hübchen, Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Blanche Kommerell appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Jacob the Liar?
- Frank Beyer directed Jacob the Liar.
- How long is Jacob the Liar?
- Jacob the Liar runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is Jacob the Liar worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Jacob the Liar?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
