Jakob the Liar
“When all hope was lost, he invented it.”
6.7/ 10IMDb6.5408
19992h 0mPG-13
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Peter Kassovitz
- Writers
- Jurek Becker, Didier Decoin, Peter Kassovitz
- Producers
- Steven Haft, Marsha Garces Williams
- Production
- Global Medien KG, Columbia Pictures, Blue Wolf, Kasso Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Jakob the Liar rated?
Jakob the Liar has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 408 votes.
Who directed Jakob the Liar?
Jakob the Liar was directed by Peter Kassovitz.
When was Jakob the Liar released?
Jakob the Liar was released in 1999.
