# To Be or Not to Be (1983)

> A Polish theater troupe turns performance, romance, and audacious disguise into weapons against the Nazi occupation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13691

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, War, Romance
- Director: Alan Johnson
- Cast: Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer, George Gaynes, Christopher Lloyd, George Wyner
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086450/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, suspenseful, classic comedy night, war satire double feature

## Synopsis

A comedic journey through the chaos of war, where laughter becomes a weapon against tyranny.

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