Jeff_34
10/10**Greatest of all Time - GOAT - Best comedies.** Easily my number one. This film can be rewatched over and over again - always just as hilarious and timeless.
Reviewed on February 10, 2017
The Producers(1968)
Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!
7.1(932)1h 29m1968-03-18
Comedy
The Producers Synopsis
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.
The Producers (1968) is a comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, released on March 18, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn and Kenneth Mars. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 932 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Brooks
- Writers:
- Herbert Hartig, Mel Brooks, Mel Brooks
- Producers:
- Sidney Glazier
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Coffey
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Crossbow Productions, Springtime Productions, U-M Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Budget:
- $947,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Producers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zero Mostel
as Max Bialystock
Gene Wilder
as Leo Bloom
Dick Shawn
as Lorenzo St. DuBois (L.S.D.)
Kenneth Mars
as Franz Liebkind
Estelle Winwood
as "Hold Me Touch Me"
Christopher Hewett
as Roger De Bris
Andréas Voutsinas
as Carmen Ghia
Lee Meredith
as Ulla
Renée Taylor
as Eva Braun
Michael Davis
as Production Tenor
- John Zoller
John Zoller
as Drama Critic
- Madlyn Cates
Madlyn Cates
as Concierge
Key crew
Directed by Mel Brooks, written by Herbert Hartig, Mel Brooks and Mel Brooks, produced by Sidney Glazier.
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The Producers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 932 ratings.
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9/10THE PRODUCERS (1967) - Mel Brooks' first feature film starts with the funniest opening credits sequence I've ever seen - a monetarily motivated rendezvous between a serial Broadway failure and a sexually insatiable octogenarian - and then proceeds to get even more hilarious as it progresses. The fabulous Zero Mostel somehow manages to chew scenery for breakfast, lunch and dinner while never overshadowing any of the…
Reviewed on April 10, 2020
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The Producers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Producers online?
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The Producers (1968) is available to stream on Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Producers?
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The main cast of The Producers (1968) includes Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn, Kenneth Mars and Estelle Winwood. The film was directed by Mel Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Producers released?
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The Producers was released on March 18, 1968 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Producers worth watching?
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The Producers (1968) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 932 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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