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Rating: 7.1/10 by 26 users

Jacob the Liar (1975)

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.

Directing:
  • Frank Beyer
Writing:
  • Jurek Becker
  • Frank Beyer
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Apr 18, 1975

Rating: 7.1/10 by 26 users

Alternative Title:
Jakub Ihar - US
Jakub Luhar - US

Country:
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Language:
Deutsch
Runtime: 01 hour 40 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: hope, ghetto, radio transmission, murder, gestapo, death

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