To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be

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PG 1983 · 107 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, War, Romance

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.

Directed by Alan Johnson · Written by Melchior Lengyel

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