Budget: 1 200 000 $Domestic: 3 270 000 $
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total
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Carole LombardMaria Tura -
Jack BennyJoseph Tura
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Robert StackLieut. Stanislav Sobinski
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Felix BressartGreenberg
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Lionel AtwillRawitch
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Stanley RidgesProfessor Alexander Siletsky
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Sig RumanCol. Ehrhardt
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Tom DuganBronski
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Charles HaltonProducer Dobosh
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George LynnActor-Adjutant
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Henry VictorCapt. Schultz
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Maude EburneAnna
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Halliwell HobbesGen. Armstrong
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Miles ManderMajor Cunningham
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Rudolph AndersGestapo Sergeant at Desk at Top of Hotel Stairs (uncredited)
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Sven Hugo BorgGerman Soldier (uncredited)
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Buster BrodieTownsman (uncredited)
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Paul BarrettPolish RAF Pilot (uncredited)
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Danny BorzageMember of Audience at Performance of Hamlet (uncredited)
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Peter CaldwellWilhelm Kunze (uncredited)
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| Budget: | 1 200 000 $ |
| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 3 270 000 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 1 500 000 $ |
| Profit: | +300 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 39 min |
Description:
During the Nazi invasion of Poland, a theater troupe becomes involved in a secret mission led by a Polish soldier. Their theater is caught up in wartime espionage, forcing them to navigate dangerous situations. They must decide if they can trust a German officer who is interested in their performances, while helping the soldier identify a German spy among them. The film is a story of courage, loyalty, and resilience during wartime, blending drama, suspense, and historical elements to show the strength of the human spirit.
| Alternative title: | To Be or Not to Be |
| Release year: | 1942 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total |
| Type: | Movie |
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