The Producers
"Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!"
Originally released in 1968. The Producers is a comedy film. directed by Mel Brooks. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, and Dick Shawn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (861 votes)
Budget
$947K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $947,000
Production Companies
- Crossbow Productions
- Springtime Productions
- U-M Productions
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Producers about?
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 as...
Who directed The Producers?
The Producers was directed by Mel Brooks.
How long is The Producers?
The Producers has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Producers released?
The Producers was released on March 18, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Producers?
The main cast of The Producers includes Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn, Kenneth Mars, Estelle Winwood.
Is The Producers worth watching?
The Producers has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 861 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.