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Jacob the Liar (1974)

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7.1/10
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Drama Comedy 19741h 40m

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.Jacob the Liar featuring Vlastimil Brodský and Erwin Geschonneck is streaming with subscription on Kanopy. It's a comedy and drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.1 (1,330 votes) and was very well received by critics.

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Jacob the Liar offers a unique blend of genres, combining elements of Crime, Comedy, Drama, and History, which provides a diverse and engaging viewing experience.

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The movie is set in a historical context, specifically a Jewish ghetto in Eastern Europe during 1944. This setting provides a rich backdrop for the story, offering viewers a glimpse into a significant period in history.

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Jacob the Liar has received positive reviews from audiences, with an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10 and a Reelgood score of 70 out of 100, indicating its quality and appeal to viewers.

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#5,693 Ranked Movie

#215 Ranked in Technology Movies

#505 Ranked in Movies on Kanopy

#1220 Ranked in Comedy Movies

Jacob the Liar has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.1 (1,330 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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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.

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Runtime: 1h 40m

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Related Genres: DramaComedy
Related Tags: Technology
Available to watch on: Kanopy
Original Release Date: Dec 22, 1974