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To Be or Not to Be (1983)

Synopsis
A remake of the Ernst Lubitsch film TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942) with Mel Brooks and Ann Bancroft in the roles originally played by Jack Benny and Carole Lombard.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Video; Film. 16mm. col. 108 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 108 min.
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1983
Year of production
1983
Availability
Hire (Filmbank - film)
Sale (video)
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
To Be or Not to Be (1942)

Credits

Director
Alan Johnson; Mel Brooks
Cinematographer
Gerald Hirschfield
Screenplay
Ronny Graham; Thomas Meehan
Cast
Anne Bancroft 
Mel Brooks 
Tim Matheson 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

20th Century Fox

Name

Brooksfilms

Distributor

Name

Fox Video

Phone
020 7753 8686
Fax
020 7437 1625
Address
Twentieth Century House
31-32 Soho Square
London
W1V 6AP

Distributor (Hire)

Name

Filmbankmedia

Email
info@filmbankmedia.com
Web
https://www.filmbankmedia.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 3866 6525
Address
1st Floor, 67-74 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QX
UK
Notes
The main source in the UK for hire of feature films for non-theatrical presentations. The extensive catalogue includes vintage classics, independent films and big blockbusters. Available on 16mm as well as VHS and DVD. Also provides advice on contractual matters.

Distributor (Sale)

 

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