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To Be or Not to Be

Mel Brooks (Actor), Anne Bancroft (Actor), Alan Johnson (Director) Rated:

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Genre	Comedy
Format	PAL
Contributor	Tim Matheson, Scott Beach, George Wyner, Max Brooks, Spencer Henderson, Leeyan Granger, Blane Savage, Ron Diamond, Wolf Muser, Terence Marsh, Larry Rosenberg, Manny Kleinmuntz, George Jayne, George Caldwell, Alan Johnson, Henry Kaiser, Ian Bruce, Zale Kessler, Paul Ratliff, Raymond Skipp, James 'Gypsy' Haake, Frank Lester, George Gaynes, Ronny Graham, Ivor Barry, Joey Sheck, Clare Culhane, Christopher Lloyd, Edward J. Heim, John Francis (II), Phil Adams, Robert Goldberg, Milt Jamin, Stephanie Wingate, Charles Durning, Ron Kuhlman, José Ferrer, Anne Bancroft, Tucker Smith, Earl Boen, Sandra Gray, Curt Lowens, William Glover, Estelle Reiner, Winnie McCarthy, Eda Reiss Merin, Neil J. Schwartz, Ted Sprague, John Otrin, Lee E. Stevens, Robin Haynes, Marley Sims, Henry Brandon, Bill K. Richards, Jack Riley (II), Laurie Manning, Lewis J. Stadlen, Mel Brooks, Roy Goldman (II), John Frayer, John McKinney, Gillian Eaton, Paddi Edwards See more
Language	English
Runtime	102 minutes

Playback Region 2 :This will not play on most DVD players sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda. See other DVD options under “Other Formats & Versions”. Learn more about DVD region specifications here

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Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Mono ), German ( Mono ), Italian ( Mono ), Spanish ( Mono ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: A bad polish actor is just trying to make a living when what should intrude but World War II in the form of an invasion. 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.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Golden Globes, Oscar Academy Awards, ...To Be Or Not To Be

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.48 x 5.31 x 0.55 inches; 3.1 Ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ Alan Johnson
Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
Run time ‏ : ‎ 102 minutes
Actors ‏ : ‎ Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, Christopher Lloyd
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish, French
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0), French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0)
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000AAI7A0
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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ike

works fine

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2021

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Tape in good shape, color little faded but that is to be expcted.

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Lorenzo M. in the Hollywood CA Area

Mel Brooks Is Fun and Funny!

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2009

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE is classic Mel Brooks with a few jabs at political commentary as only Mel Brooks can do!

It's fun and magical with even a running Shakespearian joke and a musical duet that cracks a lod laugh when you realize what there singing about.

Hilter, Gays in the Military, Circus Acts, Theatre, Life in the 40's and many more genre's were directly satired.

This was the last performance with his wife Ann Bancroft as his leading lady and their chemistry was amazingly electric. (She did appear with her husband again in a small part in Dracula: Dead and Loving It.) A film not as well received - but it was good to see them together again.

Other cast members who gave tremendous performances included Tim Matheson, Christopher Lloyd (Back To The Future) and the always amazing Charles Durning (Mrs. Santa Claus, Best Little Whorehouse In Texas.

Director Alana Johnson was going for a ensemble piece, but with key cast like Mel, Anne, Charles and Timothy it's hard to let everyone shine all the time.

Overall - I found this ovie extremely funny and inventive, however, just a little bit slow in the middle. Id on't know if kids will find the humor as entertaining as the adults - but it is definately Mel Brooks. 3-26-09

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keith lustig

Very grateful that God gave us Mel Brooks

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021

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Fabulous watch from a true GOAT.

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Robert B. Sweeney

A remake that doesn't embarrass.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017

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A very funny remake that stands up well to the Lubitsch original. Mel Brooks can be an acquired taste for some and his name on this film could be a turnoff to those who dislike his usual broad slapstick humor, but here he plays his comedy "straight", and keeps the jokes pertinent to the actions of the character. The Jack Benny - Carole Lombard original is still the better film, but really not by as much as you might think.

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JM in PA

A Must for Mel Brooks Fans

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016

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Loved it. This is a must see for any Mel Brooks fan. The humor is different from some of his other movies ( Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs ). It's more along the lines of The Producers. If you liked The Producers then you'll like this. Even though this is a remake of an old Jack Benny movie, Mel Brooks puts his own spin on it and makes it funny and enjoyable. Anne Bancroft is just wonderful as Mel's straying wife. The rest of the supporting cast ( many you will recognize from other Brook's films) really pull the film together. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

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Rick

Great Cast - Great Film

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016

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Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft are perfect for their roles in To Be Or Not To Be. As a matter of fact, the entire cast is wonderful.
The threat of Nazi invasion on the horizon does not deter a group of performers at a theater in Poland from doing their thing each night. When the actual invasion takes place this plucky group quickly hatches a plot to hide those whom the Nazi's are arresting and sending to concentration camps. They are also planning their escape to England at the same time. Mel Brooks steals the show with his impersonation of Adolf Hitler.

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Top Hat

Mel Brooks Best

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2005

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This is, for me, the best of the Brooks films. How often does one enjoy a re-make as well as the original? Jack Benny and Carol Lombard are wonderful in the 1942 original, a must-see, but I love this version just as much - José Ferrer steals the show along with a host of great modern character actors. This is a more refined, less raw Mel Brooks comedy, with a wonderful homage to the original. Charles Durning is fabulous as well as the entire well-cast cast. I have been patiently waiting to replace my VHS with a DVD version. Hello? How much longer do I have to wait?

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Curtis Cobb

Probably based on a true story of the taking over of Poland from Germany

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2019

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I remember this movie now, based in Poland before and during the taking over by Germany, pay attention to the story there is a real story to this movie as well,

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Herschel Hoffmann

Shoulda, woulda?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2021

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This film is very good and the copy I received through Amazon from WeBuy Books was excellent. I can understand the purpose of the original film because it’s useful to make the enemy look ridiculous but in light of what followed , despite the many good jokes, I wonder why a remake was necessary given the catastrophic consequences of the German invasion and occupation of Poland. Is this a laughing matter?
Mind you, a great opening

pamela june sweeney

The genius of Mel Brooks plus a fine cast add up to a classic comedy. Highly recommended

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2015

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This is a very funny movie with a fine cast & full of zany scebes. Mel Brooks & Anne Bancroft star as the leading act in a Vauderville show trying to outwit the Nazis. A series of event, misunderstandings occur which make you laugh out loud. Dont miss adding this to your dvd collection or it would make an ideal Christmas gift.

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Wendy Blinco

Hilarious and well done.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2017

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This DVD arrived on time and in good condition. As usual Mel Brooks was superb, the whole thing was full of laughs and funny situations. He never fails to please.

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Amazon Customer

“To be or not to be “ - Mel Brooks comedy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2019

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Very funny - if you like Mel Brooks you’ll love this anti war comedy film

Ian Patterson

Satire par excellence

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2015

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Brooks and Bancroft ham it up as heads of Polish theatre troupe at beginning of ww2. Much comic tooing and froing.

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