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1973 · 100 min · G

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob

Directed by Gérard Oury · Comedy

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973) is a Comedy film, directed by Gérard Oury set in Paris and Normandy during the 1970s. It runs 100 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of prejudice & racism and identity run throughout.

Composer
Vladimir Cosma
Cinematography
Henri Decaë
Cast
Louis de FunèsSuzy DelairMarcel DalioClaude GiraudRenzo MontagnaniJanet BrandtAndré FalconXavier Gélin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ParisNormandy
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Prejudice & RacismIdentity
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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