The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
"THE WILD... THE HILARIOUS... THE SCREWBALL... THE RIOTOUS"
Originally released in 1973. The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is a comedy film. directed by Gérard Oury.
Starring Louis de Funès, Suzy Delair, and Marcel Dalio
Synopsis
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
October 17, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,029 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Victor Pivert
Suzy Delair
as Germaine Pivert
Marcel Dalio
as Rabbi Jacob
Claude Giraud
as Mohamed Larbi Slimane / Rabbi Zeiligman
Renzo Montagnani
as Farès
Janet Brandt
as Tzipé Schmoll, grandmother
André Falcon
as Minister
Xavier Gélin
as Alexandre, general's son
Henri Guybet
as Salomon, Pivert's driver
Popeck
as Moishe Schmoll
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Horse Film
- Les Films Pomereu
- SNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob about?
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 ...
Who directed The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was directed by Gérard Oury.
How long is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob released?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was released on October 17, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The main cast of The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob includes Louis de Funès, Suzy Delair, Marcel Dalio, Claude Giraud, Renzo Montagnani.
Is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob worth watching?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,029 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.