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To Be or Not to Be

PG19831h 47mAlan Johnson
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Metacritic 61
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"THAT is the movie!"

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.

ComedyWarRomance
NaziWorld War IiParodyRemakePolish StereotypeGay ThemeDramaticSuspensefulEnthusiastic

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What is To Be or Not to Be (1983) 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 stars in To Be or Not to Be?

To Be or Not to Be stars Mel Brooks (Dr. Frederick Bronski), Anne Bancroft (Anna Bronski), Tim Matheson (Lt. Andre Sobinski), Charles Durning (Col. Erhardt), José Ferrer (Prof. Siletski). The film was directed by Alan Johnson.

How long is To Be or Not to Be?

To Be or Not to Be has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?

To Be or Not to Be holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Comedy, War, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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