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1999•120 min•Comedy, Drama, History

Jakob the Liar

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Is Jakob the Liar worth watching? With a rating of 6.693/10, this Comedy, Drama, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Robin Williams
Robin WilliamsJakob Heym
Liev Schreiber
Liev SchreiberMischa
Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Hannah Taylor-GordonLina Kronstein
Alan Arkin
Alan ArkinMax Frankfurter
Michael Jeter
Michael JeterAvron
Bob Balaban
Bob BalabanKowalsky
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Armin Mueller-StahlProf. Dr. Kirschbaum
Éva Igó
Éva IgóLina's Mother
István Bálint
István BálintLina's Father
Mark Margolis
Mark MargolisFajngold

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Is Jakob the Liar worth watching?

Jakob the Liar has received mixed reviews with a 6.693/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama, History movies.

Is Jakob the Liar hit or flop?

Jakob the Liar has received average ratings (6.693/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Jakob the Liar?

Jakob the Liar is a Comedy, Drama, History movie that 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 ...

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