Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Christopher Lloyd

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 stag...( read more  read more... )e 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.

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PG, 107 min.

Directed by: Alan Johnson

Release Date: December 16, 1983

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DVD Release Date: January 25, 2005

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  • July 13, 2009
    Not even CLOSE to as good as the Jack Benny/ Carol Lombard original.
  • October 15, 2008
    Very funny Brooks version of a classic. some excellent casting too...Chris Lloyd, Charles Durning, George Wyner, George Gaynes etc..all the Brooks regs almost. Its quite touching too, but ultimately very funny, especially Lloyd n Durning as nazi soldiers :)
  • October 15, 2008
    A favorite! Great cast. Absolutely hilarious!
  • November 14, 2009
    Lighthearted remake of the classic Benny/Lombard film. Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft seem to be having lots of fun while handling the serious moments well. The supporting cast couldn't be better. A winner.
  • July 2, 2009
    Not Mel Brooks best work, but there are some humorous moments. If Brooks would only filter out all his horrible cheap gags, he would actually make films that could be true comic gems...
  • February 26, 2009
    yes, honestly I knew before the main song than the movie - shame! ahah, Mel Brooks made me laugh sweetly <3
  • December 15, 2008
    no thanks not my thing
  • November 22, 2008
    Not your usual Brooks film...funny but sutle...
  • October 15, 2008
    I like most of Mel Brooks' movies, and I like this one too.

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