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Movie Overview
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is a Comedy film. It has an IMDb rating of 7.394/10, based on 999 votes.
Directed by: Gérard Oury
Produced by: Bertrand Javal, Gérard Beytout
Storyline
In this riot of frantic disguises and mistaken identities, Victor Pivert, a blustering, bigoted French factory owner, finds himself taken hostage by Slimane, an Arab rebel leader. The two dress up as rabbis as they try to elude not only assasins from Slimane's country, but also the police, who think Pivert is a murderer. Pivert ends up posing as Rabbi Jacob, a beloved figure who's returned to France for his first visit after 30 years in the United States. Adding to the confusion are Pivert's dentist-wife, who thinks her husband is leaving her for another woman, their daughter, who's about to get married, and a Parisian neighborhood filled with people eager to celebrate the return of Rabbi Jacob.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 1973-10-17 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 100 minutes |
| Budget | N/A |
| Box Office | N/A |
| Languages | Français, עִבְרִית, English, |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Louis de Funès | Victor Pivert |
| Suzy Delair | Germaine Pivert |
| Marcel Dalio | Rabbi Jacob |
| Claude Giraud | Mohamed Larbi Slimane / Rabbi Zeiligman |
| Renzo Montagnani | Farès |
| Janet Brandt | Tzipé Schmoll, grandmother |
| André Falcon | Minister |
| Xavier Gélin | Alexandre, general's son |
| Henri Guybet | Salomon, Pivert's driver |
| Popeck | Moishe Schmoll |
Production Details
| Production Companies | Horse Film, Les Films Pomereu, SNC |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | France, Italy |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 7.394/10, based on 999 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Comedy, The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.
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