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To Be or Not to Be 1942

During World War II, a pair of theatrical actors, Frederick and Anna Bronski, use their Warsaw theater to shelter Jewish refugees and support the Polish resistance. Employing their comedic talents and improvisational skills, they devise humorous and risky plans to deceive the occupying Nazi forces. Meanwhile, a British pilot mistakenly believes them to be spies, leading to further complications and misunderstandings.

During World War II, a pair of theatrical actors, Frederick and Anna Bronski, use their Warsaw theater to shelter Jewish refugees and support the Polish resistance. Employing their comedic talents and improvisational skills, they devise humorous and risky plans to deceive the occupying Nazi forces. Meanwhile, a British pilot mistakenly believes them to be spies, leading to further complications and misunderstandings.

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Metacritic

86

Metascore

8.0

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TMDB

78

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The 56th Academy Awards 1984

Charles Durning
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Actor in a Supporting Role

Charles Durning

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Cadillac

1937

Fleetwood 75

Chevrolet

1941

'Art Deco'

Dodge

1938

Touring Sedan

Renault

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