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To Be or Not to Be
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To Be or Not to Be

1983 · 107 min Comedy Drama War
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Alan Johnson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 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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