Jakob the Liar
"When all hope was lost, he invented it."
Originally released in 1999. Jakob the Liar is a comedy/drama film. directed by Peter Kassovitz. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, and Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (395 votes)
Budget
$45M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,956,701
Production Companies
- Global Medien KG
- Columbia Pictures
- Blue Wolf
- Kasso Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 broa...
Who directed Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar was directed by Peter Kassovitz.
How long is Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Jakob the Liar released?
Jakob the Liar was released on September 16, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jakob the Liar?
The main cast of Jakob the Liar includes Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Alan Arkin, Michael Jeter.
Is Jakob the Liar worth watching?
Jakob the Liar has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 395 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.