Movie

To Be or Not to Be

“THAT is the movie!”

★ 6.7(236)19831h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Alan Johnson
Release date: 1983-12-16
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Polish
Box office: $13,030,214
Budget: $9,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Brooksfilms

To Be or Not to Be — trailer

About To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be is a 1983 movie in the Comedy, War and Romance genres, directed by Alan Johnson, starring Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft and Tim Matheson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 236 viewers. Below you can see where to watch To Be or Not to Be in Czech Republic — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mel Brooks

Dr. Frederick Bronski

Anne Bancroft

Anna Bronski

Tim Matheson

Lt. Andre Sobinski

Charles Durning

Col. Erhardt

José Ferrer

Prof. Siletski

George Gaynes

Ravitch

Christopher Lloyd

Capt. Schultz

George Wyner

Ratkowski

Lewis J. Stadlen

Lupinsky

Jack Riley

Dobish

James "Gypsy" Haake

Sasha

Ronny Graham

Sondheim

Themes & keywords

naziworld war iiparodyremakepolish stereotypegay themedramaticsuspensefulenthusiastic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch To Be or Not to Be in Czech Republic?+

To Be or Not to Be is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Czech Republic. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is To Be or Not to Be on Netflix?+

To Be or Not to Be is not on Netflix in Czech Republic right now.

How long is To Be or Not to Be?+

To Be or Not to Be has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in To Be or Not to Be?+

To Be or Not to Be stars Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning and José Ferrer.

When did To Be or Not to Be come out?+

To Be or Not to Be is a 1983 movie directed by Alan Johnson.

What genre is To Be or Not to Be?+

To Be or Not to Be is Comedy, War and Romance film.

Who directed To Be or Not to Be?+

To Be or Not to Be was directed by Alan Johnson.