The Producers(1968)
“Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!”
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.
Director
Mel Brooks
Studio
Crossbow Productions
Budget
$947K
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
as Drama Critic
Madlyn Cates
as Concierge
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
German
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$947K
Production Companies
Crossbow Productions • Springtime Productions • U-M Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Producers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Producers (1968).
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 ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.
Who directed The Producers?▼
The Producers was directed by Mel Brooks and released in 1968. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Producers?▼
The Producers has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in The Producers?▼
The cast of The Producers includes 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" and more.
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