The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
“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.
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Where is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is a 1973 French-language comedy film directed by Gérard Oury. The cast is led by Louis de Funès, Suzy Delair, Marcel Dalio. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was produced by Horse Film, Les Films Pomereu, and SNC and made in France and Italy. It was released on October 17, 1973, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $57 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gérard Oury
- Writers
- Josy Eisenberg, Danièle Thompson, Gérard Oury
- Release date
- October 17, 1973
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $57 million
- Production
- Horse Film, Les Films Pomereu, SNC
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob cast & crew
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob was directed by Gérard Oury and written by Josy Eisenberg, Danièle Thompson, and Gérard Oury.
The cast features 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, and Janet Brandt as Tzipé Schmoll.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vladimir Cosma, cinematography is by Henri Decaë, and it was produced by Bertrand Javal and Gérard Beytout.
Is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob worth watching?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,060 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
In United States, you can stream The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob on Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
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
André Falcon
Minister
Xavier Gélin
Alexandre
Henri Guybet
Salomon
Popeck
Moishe Schmoll
Miou-Miou
Antoinette Pivert
Denise Provence
Esther
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob in United States?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is streaming on Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob on Chai Flicks?
Yes — The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is currently available on Chai Flicks in United States.
▸What language is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob in?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, Yiddish, French, Hebrew. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob rated?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is rated G. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,060 ratings.
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