The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973) is a comedy, directed by Gérard Oury. It stars Louis de Funès and Suzy Delair. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob Is About
Gérard Oury's 1973 film follows a prejudiced businessman forced to disguise himself as a rabbi. Both killers and police are after him. He is welcomed as a rabbi in a neighbourhood. The film takes direct aim at racism and prejudice; the narrative delivers this as broad comedy. Louis de Funès leads. It was widely seen in France. Before its release an attempt to stop it by hijacking an aircraft ended in a death. Who it's for: those who like classic French comedy. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by jokes built on ethnic stereotypes; the film makes them the instrument of its satire, but the frequency is high.
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What is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob about?
Gérard Oury's 1973 film follows a prejudiced businessman forced to disguise himself as a rabbi. Both killers and police are after him.
Where can I watch The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is available to watch on digital platforms such as Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).
When did The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob come out?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was released in 1973.
Who directed The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was directed by Gérard Oury.
Who stars in The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob stars Louis de Funès, Suzy Delair, Marcel Dalio, Claude Giraud.
What is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob's rating?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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