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To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: To Be or Not to Be
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1983-12-16
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (213 votes)
  • Budget: $9,000,000
  • Revenue: $13,030,214
  • Production Companies: Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.4841
  • Languages: Polish, English

Cast & Crew

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

as Dr. Frederick Bronski

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

as Anna Bronski

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

as Lt. Andre Sobinski

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

as Col. Erhardt

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

as Prof. Siletski

George Gaynes

George Gaynes

as Ravitch

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

as Capt. Schultz

George Wyner

George Wyner

as Ratkowski

Lewis J. Stadlen

Lewis J. Stadlen

as Lupinsky

Jack Riley

Jack Riley

as Dobish

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

To Be or Not to Be (1983) Original Trailer [FHD]

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Be or Not to Be?

To Be or Not to Be is a Comedy, Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1983-12-16.

Who are the main actors in To Be or Not to Be?

The main cast includes Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer, .

Where can I watch To Be or Not to Be online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if To Be or Not to Be is available.

Is To Be or Not to Be based on a true story?

THAT is the movie!

What is the IMDb rating of To Be or Not to Be?

To Be or Not to Be has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 213 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of To Be or Not to Be?

The movie had a production budget of $9,000,000 and earned $13,030,214 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for To Be or Not to Be?

The soundtrack was composed by Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was To Be or Not to Be filmed?

To Be or Not to Be was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is To Be or Not to Be?

The total runtime of To Be or Not to Be is 107 minutes.

Is To Be or Not to Be suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to To Be or Not to Be?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to To Be or Not to Be.

Does To Be or Not to Be have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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