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To Be or Not to Be (1942)
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During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Cast
Carole Lombardas Maria Tura
Jack Bennyas Joseph Tura
Robert Stackas Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski
Felix Bressartas Greenberg
Lionel Atwillas Rawitch
Stanley Ridgesas Professor Alexander Siletsky
Sig Rumanas Col. Ehrhardt
Tom Duganas Bronski
Charles Haltonas Producer Dobosh
George Lynnas Actor-Adjutant
Henry Victoras Capt. Schultz
Maude Eburneas Anna
Halliwell Hobbesas Gen. Armstrong
Miles Manderas Major Cunningham
Facts
| Release date | March 6, 1942 |
| Runtime | 99 min (1h 39m) โ longer as the 1942 average of 79 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $1,200,000 |
| Box office | $1,500,000 (1.3ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0035446 |
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Questions
How long is To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 859 votes, which places it #1 of 5 films released in 1942 in this index (top 100%) and #110 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Shop Around the Corner (1940).
Who stars in To Be or Not to Be?
Carole Lombard as Maria Tura; Jack Benny as Joseph Tura; Robert Stack as Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski; Felix Bressart as Greenberg; Lionel Atwill as Rawitch; Stanley Ridges as Professor Alexander Siletsky.
What is To Be or Not to Be rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for To Be or Not to Be?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14727.