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8/10Like if Casablanca was a gay romp.
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To Be or Not to Be(1983)
THAT is the movie!
6.7(239)1h 47m1983-12-16
ComedyWarRomance
To Be or Not to Be Synopsis
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.
To Be or Not to Be (1983) is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Alan Johnson, released on December 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson and Charles Durning. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 239 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Johnson
- Writers:
- Thomas Meehan, Ernst Lubitsch, Ronny Graham
- Producers:
- Mel Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Brooksfilms
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,030,214
- Status:
- Released
To Be or Not to Be (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for To Be or Not to Be before you stream it.
To Be or Not to Be Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Brooks
as Dr. Frederick Bronski
Anne Bancroft
as Anna Bronski
Tim Matheson
as Lt. Andre Sobinski
Charles Durning
as Col. Erhardt
José Ferrer
as Prof. Siletski
George Gaynes
as Ravitch
Christopher Lloyd
as Capt. Schultz
George Wyner
as Ratkowski
Lewis J. Stadlen
as Lupinsky
Jack Riley
as Dobish
James "Gypsy" Haake
as Sasha
Ronny Graham
as Sondheim
Key crew
Directed by Alan Johnson, written by Thomas Meehan, Ernst Lubitsch and Ronny Graham, produced by Mel Brooks.
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To Be or Not to Be Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 239 ratings.
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To Be or Not to Be – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Be or Not to Be online?
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To Be or Not to Be (1983) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Be or Not to Be?
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The main cast of To Be or Not to Be (1983) includes Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning and José Ferrer. The film was directed by Alan Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Be or Not to Be released?
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To Be or Not to Be was released on December 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?
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To Be or Not to Be (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 239 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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