The Producers (1968)
| Director: | Mel Brooks |
| Actors: | Gene Wilder, Kenneth Mars, Zero Mostel, Renee Taylor, Dick Shawn, Estelle Winwood, Andreas Voutsinas, Christopher Hewett |
What do a down-and-out Broadway producer, his anxiety-attack-prone accountant, a go-go dancing Swedish secretary, and a Nazi playwright have in common? They're all part of Mel Brooks's wild and wacky first film, THE PRODUCERS. In this hysterical farce, rapacious but lovable producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) hasn't had a hit in years and resorts to fulfilling sexually crazed little old ladies' fantasies for extra cash. But when he meets his new meek, neurotic accountant, Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder), the two accidentally come up with a plot to oversell shares in a surefire flop musical and make off with the profits. The plan sends the new partners-in-crime on a search for the worst play ever: SPRINGTIME FOR HITLER, written by an ex-Nazi (Kenneth Mars) whose only friends are the filthy city pigeons he keeps on his roof.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 88mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Dake
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It's not a bad spoof, coming straight off the stage by the look of the direction. Got a few good laughs and Zero Mostel - worth to just see him again.
Daniel
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In my opinion, one of the best films of all time! Not too long, not too short, just right! This film will have you laughing all the way through, and this is Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel at their best! This is a must see!
Nicholas
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Less "off the wall" comedy then some other Brooks offerings such as 'Blazing Saddles'. Enjoyable performances from lead cast without too much hamminess, made for entertaining viewing with a few laugh out loud moments.
Judy F.
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Brilliant.
Uncle Ron
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Produced by Mal Brookes, with music and lyrics also by Mal Brookes. I really liked the closing credits - they just didn't come soon enough though.
M0les.
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Ok Mel Brooks fare. Plenty of slightly risque Gay/Jew/Nazi humor. Nevertheless it's a bit hard to recommend this one for veiwing over the recent movie adaptation of the stageplay adaptation of this movie (...ahem). The technical qualities of the later movie are much better. But if you're not into musicals, the earlier film may be more suited (plus Zero Mostel's performance is very good and resonably different to Nathan Lane's)
Dena M.
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Shorter but sharper than the remake. A true classic, and always will be!!!
John M.
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Ron S.
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If you like Mel Brooks warped sense of humor you'll like 'The Producers'. Gene Wildman is at his best.
Jason Gibbard
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Celuloid Watcher
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One of Mel Brookes best. Worth a watch.
JacquiB
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Very silly, but funny when you open your mind to the year this movie was set
Gabrielle Wright
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A little dated, but the script was good, and so was the acting. A little slow to warm up, but you are rewarded for your patience. It was hilarious.
Peter Lanzetti
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Shar Dean
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Fun if you like slapstick.
Feneil Shah
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Saty Sandhu
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Quirky, funny and worth a watch. Easy story to follow which only means you'll see the ending coming a mile off. Well we did! Satman.
F Serpo
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Hysterical characters and rampant emotions set the scene for this unlikely story. Mel Brooks at his original best if this style of humour appeals its a winner