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
as Dr. Frederick Bronski
Anne Bancroft
as Anna Bronski
Tim Matheson
as Lt. Andre Sobinski
Charles Durning
as Col. Erhardt
José Ferrer
as Prof. Siletski
George Gaynes
as Ravitch
Christopher Lloyd
as Capt. Schultz
George Wyner
as Ratkowski
Lewis J. Stadlen
as Lupinsky
Jack Riley
as Dobish
James "Gypsy" Haake
as Sasha
Ronny Graham
as Sondheim
