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 successes against German forces. To combat the overwhelming depression 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.
Synopsis: During World War II, a Jewish cafe owner gives false news reports about the Allies to keep alive the spirits of his fellow ghetto inhabitants.
Released:
Tue, 03/21/2000
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Actors:
Robin Williams - Jakob Heym/Narrator
Actors:
Alan Arkin - Max Frankfurter
Actors:
Bob Balaban - Kowalsky
Actors:
Michael Jeter - Avron
Actors:
Armin Mueller-Stahl - Dr. Kirschbaum aka Professor
Actors:
Liev Schreiber - Mischa the Prizefighter
Actors:
Hannah Taylor-Gordon - Lina Kronstein
Actors:
?va Ig? - Lina's Mother
Actors:
Istv?n B?lint - Lina's Father
Actors:
Justus von Dohnanyi - Preuss
Actors:
Kathleen Gati - Hooker
Actors:
Mark Margolis - Fajngold
Actors:
J?nos Gosztonyi - Samuel
Actors:
?d?m Rajhona - The Whistler
Actors:
Antal Leisen - Peg-Leg
Actors:
Mathieu Kassovitz - Herschel
Actors:
P?ter Rudolf - Roman
Actors:
Jan Becker - Young German
Actors:
J?nos Kulka - Nathan
Actors:
Gregg Bello - Blumenthal
Actors:
Nina Siemaszko - Rosa Frankfurter
Actors:
Grazyna Barszczewska - Mrs. Frankfurter
Actors:
Judit Sagi - Mrs. Avron
Actors:
Ilona Psota - Grandmother
Actors:
?gi Margittay - Miss Esther
Actors:
Iv?n Darvas - Hardtloff
Actors:
L?szl? Borb?ly - Doctor
Actors:
Zol? Anders - Meyer
Actors:
Miroslaw Zbrojewicz - SS Officer 1
Actors:
J?zef Mika - Soldier
Actors:
Gy?rgy Szklad?nyi - SS Officer 2
Actors:
Zofia Saretok - Neighbor
Actors:
Michael Mehlmann - Escaping Man
Actors:
Mirtill Micheller - Lady Singer
Actors:
Orsolya Pflum - Lady Singer
Actors:
Beatrix Bisztricsan - Lady Singer
Actors:
Adolf Hitler - Himself (archive)
