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To Be or Not to Be
“THAT is the movie!”
6.7 / 10• 1983• 1h 47m•PG• English
ComedyWarRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Mel Brooks
Dr. Frederick Bronski
Lead
Anne Bancroft
Anna Bronski
Tim Matheson
Lt. Andre Sobinski
Charles Durning
Col. Erhardt
José Ferrer
Prof. Siletski
George Gaynes
Ravitch
Christopher Lloyd
Capt. Schultz
George Wyner
Ratkowski
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alan Johnson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. To Be or Not to Be is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
