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jakob the liar full frame widescreen
in nazi occupied poland during world war ii poor jewish cafe owner jakob heym oscar winner robin williams 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 . br br interactive menus scene selection . br br directors commentary making of featurette director commentary documentary isolated music score production notes talent files digitally remastered .
dvd pg13 101 minutes columbia tri star