Jacob the Liar
Original title: Jakob der Lügner
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- BBlanche Kommerell
- JJürgen Hilbrecht
- WWilfried Zander
- EEdwin Marian
- DDezső Garas
- MManuela Simon
- HHenry Hübchen
- AArmin Mueller-Stahl
- RReimar Johannes Baur
- HHelmut Schellhardt
Crew
- Director
- Frank Beyer
- Writers
- Jurek Becker, Frank Beyer
- Producer
- Herbert Ehler
- Production
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal", Filmové studio Barrandov, Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently asked questions
What is Jacob the Liar rated?
Jacob the Liar has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 28 votes.
Who directed Jacob the Liar?
Jacob the Liar was directed by Frank Beyer.
When was Jacob the Liar released?
Jacob the Liar was released in 1974.
