To Be or Not to Be

~The Picture Everyone Wants to See

Overview

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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General Information

Release Date: 1942-03-06
Budget: $1200000
Revenue: $1500000
Runtime: 99 min

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