Jakob the Liar (1999)
- IMDb Rating6.7
- Year1999
- Release dateSep 16, 1999
- StarsRobin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Alan Arkin

Jakob the Liar
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 Synopsis
Jakob the Liar (1999) holds a 6.7/10 audience rating on 1337x. "When all hope was lost, he invented it." This captivating Comedy and Drama film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Peter Kassovitz, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 2h. 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 broadca...




















