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To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

Comedy • PG • 1983 • 1 hr 47 min
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6.2
IMDb
6.9

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.

Starring

Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer

Directed By

Alan Johnson

Written By

Thomas Meehan, Ronny Graham

Genre

ComedyWarRomanceDrama

Release Date

December 16, 1983

User Reviews

Rosey Olsasky
Rosey Olsasky
Another well done Brooks spoof although the 1942 original may be or not be better.
Charles Miller
Charles Miller
Mel Brooks classic. Do I need to say more?
Ramones
Ramones
Some funny jokes, but overall falls short.
James moyner
James moyner
My first Mel Brooks film, we watched it in my tenth grade history class and to he honest I like it more than the original with Jack Benny.
Connor
Connor
Big Mel Brooks fan, not his strongest film but entertaining the whole way through.
Dave K.
Dave K.
The chemistry between Mr. & Mrs. Brooks is undeniable, cast is all charm, tone is cheeky, overall it's Shmaltzy...but good schmaltz! 7.5/10
Jovan Petrović
Jovan Petrović
I just dont get why people like Mel Brooks
Jacob Jenneiahn
Jacob Jenneiahn
A Mel Brooks gem that seems to have been overlooked by many. Hilarious as with all Brooks and an engaging WWII setting.
Rick Anthony McArthur
Rick Anthony McArthur
Def 1 of Mel's more mediocre movies, unfortunately.
Joshua Clark
Joshua Clark
Despite being a huge Mel Brooks fan, even I can’t quite defend this one. It’s not really bad, it’s just a big step down for him.

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Ratings
42 (10%)
96 (23%)
198 (48%)
75 (18%)
6.2 – Based on 409 ratings
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Cast & Crew

Alan Johnson
Alan
Johnson
Mel Brooks
Mel
Brooks
Anne Bancroft
Anne
Bancroft
Tim Matheson
Tim
Matheson
Charles Durning
Charles
Durning
José Ferrer
José
Ferrer
George Gaynes
George
Gaynes
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher
Lloyd
George Wyner
George
Wyner
Lewis J. Stadlen
Lewis J. Stadlen
Jack Riley
Jack
Riley
Thomas Meehan
Thomas
Meehan
Ronny Graham
Ronny
Graham

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