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The Producers (1968)

“Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!”

7.1/10 · 935 votes 1h 29m pg ComedyMusic

#13 of 22 films from 1968 #731 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mel Brooks · Written by Mel Brooks

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Overview

A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.

Cast

Zero Mostelas Max Bialystock
Gene Wilderas Leo Bloom
Estelle Winwoodas "Hold Me Touch Me"
Christopher Hewettas Roger De Bris
Kenneth Marsas Franz Liebkind
Lee Meredithas Ulla
Renée Tayloras Eva Braun
Andréas Voutsinasas Carmen Ghia
William Hickeyas The Drunk
David Patchas Goebbels
Michael Davisas Production Tenor
Barney Martinas Göring
Madlyn Catesas Concierge
Shimen Ruskinas The Landlord

Facts

Release dateMarch 18, 1968
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresComedy, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$947,000
IMDbtt0063462

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Questions

How long is The Producers?
The Producers runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Producers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 935 votes, which places it #13 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 45%) and #731 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Producers?
The Producers was directed by Mel Brooks. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Blazing Saddles (1974), Spaceballs (1987), History of the World: Part I (1981).
Who stars in The Producers?
Zero Mostel as Max Bialystock; Gene Wilder as Leo Bloom; Estelle Winwood as "Hold Me Touch Me"; Christopher Hewett as Roger De Bris; Kenneth Mars as Franz Liebkind; Lee Meredith as Ulla.
What is The Producers rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Producers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/75483.

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