To Be or Not to Be (1983)

12/16/1983 (US) • 1h 47m

Comedy, Drama, War

THAT is the movie!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Mel Brooks

Dr. Frederick Bronski

Anne Bancroft

Anna Bronski

Tim Matheson

Lt. Andre Sobinski

Charles Durning

Col. Erhardt

José Ferrer

Prof. Siletski

Christopher Lloyd

Capt. Schultz

George Wyner

Ratkowski


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$9,000,000.00

Revenue

$13,030,214.00

Keywords

nazi

world war ii

parody

remake

polish stereotype

gay theme

dramatic

suspenseful

enthusiastic

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