The movie “Jakob the Liar” released in 1999 is a drama and war flick directed by Peter Kassovitz. The story unfolds during World War II, showcasing an average man from a ghetto who pretends to provide news of the Allied Forces’ movements to inspire those suffering under the Nazi rule. Hollywood stalwarts such as Robin Williams, Hannah Taylor Gordon, and Éva Igó played pivotal roles in this movie. Dive into the fascinating facts about where and when the movie was shot along with some trivia and fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Jakob the Liar” took place across diverse locales and different time periods. The film was shot in multiple locations such as Budapest in Hungary and Lódz and Piotrków Trybunalski in Poland. The filming spanned a period from October 12, 1997, to December 19, 1997, capturing the essence of these locations during this period.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robin Williams | Jakob |
| Hannah Taylor Gordon | Lina |
| Justus von Dohnányi | Preuss |
| Kathleen Gati | Hooker |
| Bob Balaban | Kowalsky |
| Alan Arkin | Frankfurter |
| Michael Jeter | Avron |
| Mark Margolis | Fajngold |
| Liev Schreiber | Mischa |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Kirschbaum |
| Antal Leisen | Peg-Leg |
| Mathieu Kassovitz | Herschel |
| Jan Becker | Young German |
| Gregg Bello | Blumenthal |
| Nina Siemaszko | Rosa |
| Grazyna Barszczewska | Mrs. Frankfurter |
| Judit Sagi | Mrs. Avron |
| Ilona Psota | Grandmother |
| Miroslaw Zbrojewicz | SS Officer 1 |
| György Szkladányi | SS Officer 2 |
| Zofia Saretok | Neighbor |
| Michael Mehlmann | Escaping Man |
| Orsolya Pflum | Lady Singer |
| Beatrix Bisztricsan | Lady Singer |
| Piotr Gasowski | Jew Rozenek (scenes deleted) (uncredited) |
| Adolf Hitler | Self – ‘Behind Us Comes Germany’ Speech (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
| Anna Nowak | Maria (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film saw Robin Williams in the lead role of Jakob.
- Hannah Taylor Gordon played the character of Lina.
- Éva Igó played the role of Lina’s Mother.
- István Bálint portrayed Lina’s Father in the film.
- The movie garnered 2 wins and 3 nominations in awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland
- Latitude: 51.7592924
- Longitude: 19.4558778
- Place ID: ChIJr1ZFdSTLG0cRrNshm2OufMs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Łódź, Poland
- Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
- Location Name: Piotrków Trybunalski, Lódzkie, Poland
- Latitude: 51.40517209999999
- Longitude: 19.7030244
- Place ID: ChIJZSon3Y2KGUcRznyoKX8F3V0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland
- Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
- Location Name: Hungary
- Latitude: 47.162494
- Longitude: 19.503304
- Place ID: ChIJw-Q333uDQUcREBAeDCnEAAA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hungary
- Timezone: Europe/Budapest
- Location Name: Poland
- Latitude: 51.919438
- Longitude: 19.145136
- Place ID: ChIJuwtkpGSZAEcR6lXMScpzdQk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Poland
- Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
