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To Be or Not to Be
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To Be or Not to Be

1983-12-16 · 107 min · ★ 6.7

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.

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Directors
Alan Johnson
Production companies
Brooksfilms
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 13,030,214

Top Cast

Mel BrooksMel BrooksDr. Frederick Bronski
Anne BancroftAnne BancroftAnna Bronski
Tim MathesonTim MathesonLt. Andre Sobinski
Charles DurningCharles DurningCol. Erhardt
José FerrerJosé FerrerProf. Siletski
George GaynesGeorge GaynesRavitch
Christopher LloydChristopher LloydCapt. Schultz
George WynerGeorge WynerRatkowski
Lewis J. StadlenLewis J. StadlenLupinsky
Jack RileyJack RileyDobish
James "Gypsy" HaakeJames "Gypsy" HaakeSasha
Ronny GrahamRonny GrahamSondheim
Estelle ReinerEstelle ReinerGruba
Zale KesslerBieler
ScampMutki
Earl BoenEarl BoenDr. Boyarski
Ivor BarryIvor BarryGeneral Hobbs
William GloverMajor Cunningham
John H. FrancisBritish Intelligence Aide
Raymond SkippR.A.F. Flight Sergeant

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