Summary
A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. 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.
Details
Release Date: December 16, 1983
Runtime: 107 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (224 votes)
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Cast
Mel Brooks
Dr. Frederick Bronski
Anne Bancroft
Anna Bronski
Tim Matheson
Lt. Andre Sobinski
Charles Durning
Col. Erhardt
José Ferrer
Prof. Siletski
George Gaynes
Ravitch
Christopher Lloyd
Capt. Schultz
George Wyner
Ratkowski
Lewis J. Stadlen
Lupinsky
Jack Riley
Dobish
James "Gypsy" Haake
Sasha
Ronny Graham
Sondheim
Estelle Reiner
Gruba
Earl Boen
Dr. Boyarski
Ivor Barry
General Hobbs
Wolf Muser
Desk Sergeant
Henry Brandon
Nazi Officer
Eda Reiss Merin
Frightened Jewish Woman
Curt Lowens
Airport Officer
Ron Kuhlman
Polish Flier
John Otrin
Polish Flier
Blane Savage
Polish Flier
Paddi Edwards
Pub Waitress
Scott Beach
Narrator
Tucker Smith
Klotski's Klown
Bob Harks
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Danny Nero
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Tom Willett
Theatre Patron (uncredited)