To Be or Not to Be
"The Picture Everyone Wants to See"
Originally released in 1942. To Be or Not to Be is a comedy/war film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Starring Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, and Robert Stack
Synopsis
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (807 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Sig Ruman
as Col. Ehrhardt
Tom Dugan
as Bronski
Charles Halton
as Producer Dobosh
George Lynn
as Actor-Adjutant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Romaine Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be or Not to Be about?
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Who directed To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was To Be or Not to Be released?
To Be or Not to Be was released on March 6, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Be or Not to Be?
The main cast of To Be or Not to Be includes Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Felix Bressart, Lionel Atwill.
Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?
To Be or Not to Be has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 807 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.