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To Be or Not to Be (1983)

Movie ★ 6.7 107 min

Comedy War Romance

A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. His wife has the habit of entertaining young Polish officers while he's on stage, which is also a source of depression to him. When one of her officers comes back on a Secret Mission, the actor takes charge and comes up with a plan for them to escape.

Alan Johnson Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 16, 1983
Runtime
107 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$9.0M
Box office
$13.0M
IMDb
tt0086450
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Dr. Frederick Bronski Anne Bancroft Anne Bancroft Anna Bronski Tim Matheson Tim Matheson Lt. Andre Sobinski Charles Durning Charles Durning Col. Erhardt José Ferrer José Ferrer Prof. Siletski George Gaynes George Gaynes Ravitch Christopher Lloyd Christopher Lloyd Capt. Schultz George Wyner George Wyner Ratkowski Lewis J. Stadlen Lewis J. Stadlen Lupinsky Jack Riley Jack Riley Dobish James "Gypsy" Haake James "Gypsy" Haake Sasha Ronny Graham Ronny Graham Sondheim Estelle Reiner Estelle Reiner Gruba Zale Kessler Bieler Scamp Mutki Earl Boen Earl Boen Dr. Boyarski Ivor Barry Ivor Barry General Hobbs William Glover Major Cunningham

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Frequently asked questions

What is To Be or Not to Be about?
A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. His wife has the habit of entertaining young Polish officers while he's on stage, which is also a source of depression to him. When one of her officers comes back on a Secret Mission, the actor takes charge and comes up with a plan for them to escape.
Who directed To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be was directed by Alan Johnson.
Who stars in To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be stars Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning.
When was To Be or Not to Be released?
To Be or Not to Be is a 1983 comedy, war, romance film.
Where can I watch To Be or Not to Be?
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