Jakob the Liar (1999)
Jakob the Liar is a 1999 comedy movie directed by Peter Kassovitz, with a running time of 2h. It stars Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber and Hannah Taylor-Gordon.
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.
Quick answers
What is Jakob the Liar about?
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.
When was Jakob the Liar released?
Jakob the Liar was released on 16 September 1999.
How long is Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar runs 2h.
Who made Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar was directed by Peter Kassovitz.
Where can I watch Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar is available on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Jakob the Liar
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Robin Williams as Jakob Heym
- Liev Schreiber as Mischa
- Hannah Taylor-Gordon as Lina Kronstein
- Alan Arkin as Max Frankfurter
- Michael Jeter as Avron
- Bob Balaban as Kowalsky
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as Prof. Dr. Kirschbaum
- Éva Igó as Lina's Mother
- István Bálint as Lina's Father
- Mark Margolis as Fajngold
- Mathieu Kassovitz as Herschel
- Justus von Dohnányi as Preuss