In Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, poor Jewish cafe owner Jakob Heym (Oscar(r)-winner RobinWilliams Best Supporting Actor, 1997, Good Will Hunting) accidentally overhears a forbidden radio news bulletin signaling Soviet military success against German forces. To combat the overwhelming depression and suicide that pervades the ghetto, Jakob invents fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis. These lies keep hope and humor alive among the ghetto inhabitants, spirits are lifted, hearts are refreshed, and optimism is reborn. The Germans learn of the mythical radio and begin a search for the resistance hero who dares operate it.
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Specifications
General
Publisher
COLUMBIA PICTURES
Title
JAKOB THE LIAR
Format
DVD
Language
English
Year of Release
2000
Genre
Drama
Main Cast
ROBBIN WILLIAMS
Director
PETER CASSOVITZ
Rating
UA
Net Quantity
1
Disc Features
Total Running Time
120
Total Number of Discs
1
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (Fullscreen)
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