6.9Jacob the Liar · 1974
Jacob the Liar (1974) is a History / Drama / Comedy film directed by Frank Beyer, starring Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen.
HistoryDramaComedy
6.9Overview
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.
Cast
Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell, Manuela Simon, Zsuzsa Gordon, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Friedrich Richter
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What is "Jacob the Liar" about?
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.
When was "Jacob the Liar" released?
Jacob the Liar was released in 1974.
Who stars in "Jacob the Liar"?
The cast includes Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell.
