To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be (1983)

U
24/02/1984 (GB)
Comedy, Drama, War
1h 47m

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.

  • Alan JohnsonDirector
  • Thomas MeehanScreenplay
  • Ronny GrahamScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $9,000,000

  • Revenue

    $13,030,214

Keywords

  • nazi
  • world war ii
  • parody
  • remake
  • polish stereotype
  • gay theme
  • dramatic
  • suspenseful
  • enthusiastic

Top Billed 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

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