Jakob the Liar(1999)
When all hope was lost, he invented it.
Jakob the Liar 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.
Jakob the Liar (1999) is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Peter Kassovitz, released on September 16, 1999 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon and Alan Arkin. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 416 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Kassovitz
- Writers:
- Didier Decoin, Jurek Becker, Peter Kassovitz
- Producers:
- Steven Haft, Marsha Garces Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Elemér Ragályi
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- Global Medien KG, Columbia Pictures, Blue Wolf, Kasso Productions
- Budget:
- $45,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,956,701
- Status:
- Released
Jakob the Liar (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jakob the Liar before you stream it.
Jakob the Liar Cast & Crew
Main 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
István Bálint
as Lina's Father
Mark Margolis
as Fajngold
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Herschel
Justus von Dohnányi
as Preuss
Key crew
Directed by Peter Kassovitz, written by Didier Decoin, Jurek Becker and Peter Kassovitz, produced by Steven Haft and Marsha Garces Williams.
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Jakob the Liar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 416 ratings.
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Jakob the Liar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jakob the Liar online?
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Jakob the Liar (1999) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jakob the Liar?
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The main cast of Jakob the Liar (1999) includes Robin Williams, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Alan Arkin and Michael Jeter. The film was directed by Peter Kassovitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jakob the Liar released?
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Jakob the Liar was released on September 16, 1999 and runs for 2h.
Is Jakob the Liar worth watching?
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Jakob the Liar (1999) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 416 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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