Jacob the Liar
Originally released in 1974. Jacob the Liar is a history/drama film. directed by Frank Beyer.
Starring Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, and Henry Hübchen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Top Cast
Vlastimil Brodský
as Jakob Heym
Erwin Geschonneck
as Kowalski
Henry Hübchen
as Mischa
Blanche Kommerell
as Rose Frankfurter
Manuela Simon
as Lina
Zsuzsa Gordon
as Mrs. Frankfurter
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Roman Schlamm
Friedrich Richter
as Dr. Kirschbaum
Margit Bara
as Josefa
Reimar Johannes Baur
as Herschel Schlamm
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob the Liar about?
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. I...
Who directed Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar was directed by Frank Beyer.
How long is Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Jacob the Liar released?
Jacob the Liar was released on December 22, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jacob the Liar?
The main cast of Jacob the Liar includes Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell, Manuela Simon.