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Jakob the Liar is a 1999 American-made Holocaust film directed by Peter Kassovitz, produced by Steven Haft and Marsha Garces Williams. It is written by Kassovitz and Didier Decoin based on the 1969 German novel Jacob the Liar, by Jewish author Jurek Becker.
Sep 24, 1999 · Jakob the Liar: Directed by Peter Kassovitz. With Robin Williams, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Éva Igó, István Bálint. During World War II, an ordinary inhabitant of a ghetto fakes news about Allied offensives to inspire hope for other victims of the Nazi regime.
- (18K)
- Drama, War
- Peter Kassovitz
- 1999-09-24
Sep 24, 1999 · Ebert criticizes the film for being contrived, manipulative and schmaltzy, and compares it unfavorably with Benigni's "Life Is Beautiful". He also dislikes Williams' performance and the fantasy ending with the Andrews Sisters.
In 1944, Jewish shop owner Jakob (Robin Williams) overhears a radio broadcast on the movements of the Soviet army while he is shuttled to Nazi headquarters from the Warsaw, Poland, ghetto where...
- (72)
- Peter Kassovitz
- PG-13
- Robin Williams
Sep 16, 1999 · 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.
Robin Williams plays a Jewish man in Nazi-occupied Poland who begins relaying fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances in order to keep hope and humor alive among the ghetto residents. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
A Jewish shop keeper in a Nazi ghetto spreads false news about Allied offensives to inspire hope among the victims. IMDb provides plot details, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this film.
