The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973)
THE WILD... THE HILARIOUS... THE SCREWBALL... THE RIOTOUS
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Josy Eisenberg (Screenplay)
- Danièle Thompson (Screenplay)
- Gérard Oury (Screenplay)
- Roberto De Leonardis
Themes
Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
new york city, prisoner, airport, paris, france, red hair, liberation of prisoners, mistake in person, jewry, revolution, hearing, prosecution, fake identity, chewing gum, rabbi, synagogue
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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 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.
- 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, Renzo Montagnani, Janet Brandt.
- How long is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob produced?
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
- The themes of The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.