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.
Mel Brooks | Dr. Frederick Bronski |
Anne Bancroft | Anna Bronski |
Tim Matheson | Lt. Andre Sobinski |
Charles Durning | Col. Erhardt |
Christopher Lloyd | Capt. Schultz |
José Ferrer | Prof. Siletski |
Henry Brandon | Nazi Officer |
Ronny Graham | Sondheim |
Zale Kessler | Bieler |
Jack Riley | Dobish |
Lewis J. Stadlen | Lupinsky |
George Gaynes | Ravitch |