The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob 1973
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SplatIn 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Victor Pivert
as Germaine Pivert
as Rabbi Jacob
as Mohamed Larbi Slimane / Rabbi Zeiligman
as Farès
as Tzipé Schmoll, grandmother
as Minister
as Alexandre, general's son
as Salomon, Pivert's driver
as Moishe Schmoll
Director:
Writer:
Josy Eisenberg, Danièle Thompson, Gérard Oury, Roberto De Leonardis
Stars:
Louis de Funès, Suzy Delair, Marcel Dalio, Claude Giraud, Renzo Montagnani, Janet Brandt, André Falcon, Xavier Gélin, Henri Guybet, Popeck,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1973 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Victor Pivert
as Germaine Pivert
as Rabbi Jacob
as Mohamed Larbi Slimane / Rabbi Zeiligman
as Farès
as Tzipé Schmoll, grandmother
as Minister
as Alexandre, general's son
as Salomon, Pivert's driver
as Moishe Schmoll
as Antoinette Pivert
as Esther
as General
as Divisional Commissioner Andreani
as Old Levi
as Pump attendant
as Deputy Minister
as Farès henchman
as
as Policeman in Orly
as CRS in Orly
as Aziz, Farès henchman
as Biker policeman
as Hannah
as Farès henchman
as Omar, Farès henchman
as Patient at the dentist
as Olivia, dentist's secretary
as Female model
as Police biker
as
as Assistant to Andréani
as General, mother of Alexander
as Assistant to Andréani
as Priest of the Invalides
as Cook of "L'Etoile de Kiev"
as Man rue des Rosiers (uncredited)
as Participant in the black wedding (uncredited)
as Wedding guest (uncredited)
as Wedding guest (uncredited)
as Man rue des Rosiers (uncredited)
as Wedding guest (uncredited)
as Friend of Alexandre (uncredited)
as Wedding guest (uncredited)
as Butcher (uncredited)
as Wedding guest (uncredited)
as Friend of Alexandre (uncredited)
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as Vindictive motorist (uncredited)
as Policeman in front of the church (uncredited)
as Flower delivery man (uncredited)
as Policeman in Orly (uncredited)
as Child invited to the wedding (uncredited)
as Ground hostess (uncredited)
as New York Rabbi (uncredited)
as Marquise (uncredited)
as Master of ceremonies (uncredited)
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