The Producers (1968) movie poster

The Producers (1968)

"Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!"
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πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 91%, MC: 96) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (882 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
96
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
AndrΓ©as Voutsinas as Carmen Ghia
Lee Meredith as Ulla
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 882 votes. Critics gave it 94%.
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 β€” and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Zero Mostel spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Mel Brooks cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Producers is a 1968 comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. 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 β€” and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler. The film has been rated by 882 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Producers delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Producers (1968) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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