To Be or Not to Be
"THAT is the movie!"
Originally released in 1983. To Be or Not to Be is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alan Johnson.
Starring Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and Tim Matheson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (226 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$13M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,030,214
Production Companies
- Brooksfilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be or Not to Be about?
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 ...
Who directed To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be was directed by Alan Johnson.
How long is To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was To Be or Not to Be released?
To Be or Not to Be was released on December 16, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Be or Not to Be?
The main cast of To Be or Not to Be includes Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer.
Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?
To Be or Not to Be has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 226 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.