About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1974
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
29
Genre
History, Drama, Comedy
Director
Language
DE
Cast
hope
ghetto
radio transmission
murder
gestapo
death
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Questions about Jacob the Liar
How long is Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar was directed by Frank Beyer and released in 1974.
What genre is Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar is a History, Drama, Comedy film (1974).
Who stars in Jacob the Liar?
The cast of Jacob the Liar includes Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell, Manuela Simon.
What is the TMDB rating for Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 29 votes.
