The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
1973, French. Directed by Gérard Oury.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is streaming on Chai Flicks and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gérard OuryDirector
- Louis de FunèsVictor Pivert
- Suzy DelairGermaine Pivert
- Marcel DalioRabbi Jacob
- Claude GiraudMohamed Larbi Slimane / Rabbi Zeiligman
- Renzo MontagnaniFarès
- Janet BrandtTzipé Schmoll
- André FalconMinister
- Xavier GélinAlexandre
- Henri GuybetSalomon
- PopeckMoishe Schmoll
- Miou-MiouAntoinette Pivert
- Denise ProvenceEsther
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1973
- Original title
- Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Josy Eisenberg, Danièle Thompson, Gérard Oury
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $57M
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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob: quick answers
Is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,097 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob on?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob is streaming on Chai Flicks and France Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
If you liked The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, try The Phantom of Liberty, Stir Crazy, Case départ.
Who directed The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob?
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob (1973) was directed by Gérard Oury and stars Louis de Funès, Suzy Delair, Marcel Dalio.