
Jakob the Liar
Set during World War II, this poignant drama follows Jakob, a Jewish shopkeeper in a Polish ghetto, who inadvertently becomes a beacon of hope for his fellow residents by spreading fictitious news of Allied advances. Robin Williams stars in the lead role, delivering a performance that balances humor and pathos. The film, directed by Peter Kassovitz, explores themes of hope and resilience amidst dire circumstances. While it did not receive major awards, it remains a touching narrative worth watching. You can view it for free on Soap2day.
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, War
Director: Peter Kassovitz
Actors: Alan Arkin, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Bob Balaban, Éva Igó, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, István Bálint, Liev Schreiber, Mark Margolis, Michael Jeter, Robin Williams
Country: France, Germany, Hungary, United States of America
Company: Blue Wolf Productions, Columbia Pictures, Kasso Inc. Productions
Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Budget: $45,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $4,956,401
Duration:
2minRelease: 1999
Release Date: 1999-09-16
IMDb: 6.5
TMDB: 6.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 29%
Metacritic: 40
FilmAffinity: 6.2