To Be or Not to Be
The Picture Everyone Wants to See
The Picture Everyone Wants to See
Comedy, Romance, War
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1942
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During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
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Details
Runtime:
99 min
Release date:
6 Mar 1942
Country:
US
Languages:
English, German, French
Budget:
$1,200,000
Revenue:
$1,500,000
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 2 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Lubitsch's guidance provides a tense dramatic pace with events developed deftly and logically throughout.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
20 Aug 2008
rotten:
To say it is callous and macabre is understating the case.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
fresh:
One of the most profound, emotionally complex comedies ever made, covering a range of tones from satire to slapstick to shocking black humor.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Terribly funny.
– Charles Taylor,
Salon.com,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
To Be is a very funny comedy, salted to taste with melodrama and satire.
– ,
TIME Magazine,
20 Aug 2008