Jakob the Liar (1999)

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

Jakob the Liar

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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.

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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...