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1. www.imdb.com › title › tt0120716Jakob the Liar (1999) - IMDb

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   Sep 24, 1999 · User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Jakob the Liar. 1999. PG-13. 2h. IMDb RATING. 6.5 /10. 18K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Play trailer 2:15. 2 Videos. 87 Photos. Drama War. During World War II, an ordinary inhabitant of a ghetto fakes news about Allied offensives to inspire hope for other victims of the Nazi regime. Director. Peter Kassovitz.

   • 6.5/10 (18K)
   • Genre: Drama, War

   • Director: Peter Kassovitz
   • Release Date: 1999-09-24

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3. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › jakob_the_liarJakob the Liar | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Rated: 2/4 Jan 3, 2009 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault "Jakob the Liar" isn't nearly as intolerable as you might expect of a Holocaust fable starring Robin Williams.

   • 29% (72)
   • Director: Peter Kassovitz

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Robin Williams

4. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › jakob-the-liar-1999Jakob The Liar movie review & film summary (1999) | Roger Ebert

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   "Jakob the Liar" takes place inside the ghetto of an unnamed Polish city where Nazis have walled off the streets and installed searchlights and guards with machine guns. Inside, Jewish captives live crowded into tiny apartments, waiting for news.

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   Is Jakob the liar a good movie?

   • Jakob the Liar features a good straight-up performance by Robin Williams and a terrific supporting cast, but more than that it is a surprisingly complex film that reflects many of the classic traits of Yiddish humor.

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   Who plays Jakob the liar?

   • Jakob the Liar (1999): Dir: Peter Kossovitz / Cast: Robin Williams, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Bob Balaban, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor- Gordon: Robin Williams plays Jakob who stares everyday at the wall lined with barbwire. It is 1944 and Germans have captured his Polish village. Central plot regards how he gave hope to people by lying.

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   Where was Jakob the liar filmed?

   • Jakob the Liar was filmed in Budapest, Hungary (the birth city of director Peter Kassovitz), as well as Lódz and Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland. While filming in Budapest, Robin Williams made an apperance on Friderikusz Show, the most popular Hungarian television talk show at the time.

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   What to expect in Jakob the liar?

   • So I wasn't sure what to expect in "Jakob the Liar." What I found was a surprisingly good performance in a wonderful movie. Williams plays Jakob Heym, confined to the Jewish Ghetto of Warsaw by the Nazis during the Second World War. With hope fading, Heym accidentally discovers that Russian troops aren't far away, and begins to spread the news.

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6. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › jakob-theJakob the Liar Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Watered-down Holocaust tale may stir kids' interest. Read Common Sense Media's Jakob the Liar review, age rating, and parents guide.

   • 3/5
   • Produce Company: Columbia Tristar

   • Author: Kate Pavao

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jakob_the_LiarJakob the Liar - Wikipedia

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   The film holds a rating of 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 72 reviews, with an average rating of 4.7/10. The site's consensus states: "Any real story is buried by awkward performances and contrived situations."

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   532nd Review: Comedy & The Holocaust: In the long tradition of Jewish humor. intelearts 21 March 2013. Jakob the Liar features a good straight-up performance by Robin Williams and a terrific supporting cast, but more than that it is a surprisingly complex film that reflects many of the classic traits of Yiddish humor.

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   Sep 24, 1999 · Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 25 Critic Reviews. 40. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings. 6.4. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Amazon ($2.99) All Watch Options. View All. Robin Williams. Jakob. Hannah Taylor Gordon. Lina. Éva Igó. Lina's Mother. István Bálint. Lina's Father.