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Feature film — 1983

To Be or Not to Be (1983)

6.71h 47mComedy — War — Romance

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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Director: Alan Johnson

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Cast & crew

Mel Brooks as Dr. Frederick Bronski

Mel Brooks

Dr. Frederick Bronski

Anne Bancroft as Anna Bronski

Anne Bancroft

Anna Bronski

Tim Matheson as Lt. Andre Sobinski

Tim Matheson

Lt. Andre Sobinski

Charles Durning as Col. Erhardt

Charles Durning

Col. Erhardt

José Ferrer as Prof. Siletski

José Ferrer

Prof. Siletski

George Gaynes as Ravitch

George Gaynes

Ravitch

Christopher Lloyd as Capt. Schultz

Christopher Lloyd

Capt. Schultz

George Wyner as Ratkowski

George Wyner

Ratkowski

Lewis J. Stadlen as Lupinsky

Lewis J. Stadlen

Lupinsky

Jack Riley as Dobish

Jack Riley

Dobish

James "Gypsy" Haake as Sasha

James "Gypsy" Haake

Sasha

Ronny Graham as Sondheim

Ronny Graham

Sondheim

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