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To Be or Not to Be

NR19421h 39mErnst Lubitsch
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 86

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During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.

ComedyWarRomance
InfidelityLondon, EnglandAirplaneNaziLove TriangleEspionageWarsaw GhettoJewish GhettoPolish ResistanceParachuting

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Frequently asked questions

What is To Be or Not to Be (1942) about?

During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.

Who stars in To Be or Not to Be?

To Be or Not to Be stars Carole Lombard (Maria Tura), Jack Benny (Joseph Tura), Robert Stack (Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski), Felix Bressart (Greenberg), Lionel Atwill (Rawitch). The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

How long is To Be or Not to Be?

To Be or Not to Be has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942. It is rated NR.

Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?

To Be or Not to Be holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. 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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