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To Be or Not to Be (1983)

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.

Released Dec. 16, 1983 107 min 12+

Genres: Comedy, Drama, War

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Watch Providers: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Production Companies: Brooksfilms

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English, Polish

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Runtime: 107 min.
Released: Dec. 16, 1983
Status: Released
Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $13,030,214
Certification: PG
Parental Guide: 12+ cc

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