Young Frankenstein(1974)
“The scariest comedy of all time!”
Overview
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
Director
Mel Brooks
Studio
Crossbow Productions
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$86M
Cast
Gene Wilder
as Dr. Frankenstein
Peter Boyle
as Monster
Marty Feldman
as Igor
Madeline Kahn
as Elizabeth
Cloris Leachman
as Frau Blücher
Teri Garr
as Inga
Kenneth Mars
as Inspector Kemp
Richard Haydn
as Herr Falkstein
Liam Dunn
as Mr. Hilltop
Danny Goldman
as Medical Student
Oscar Beregi Jr.
as Sadistic Jailor
Arthur Malet
as Village Elder
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$86M
Production Companies
Crossbow Productions • Gruskoff/Venture Films • Jouer Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Frankenstein?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Young Frankenstein (1974).
What is Young Frankenstein about?▼
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
Who directed Young Frankenstein?▼
Young Frankenstein was directed by Mel Brooks and released in 1974. It is a comedy film.
How long is Young Frankenstein?▼
Young Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Young Frankenstein?▼
The cast of Young Frankenstein includes Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein, Peter Boyle as Monster, Marty Feldman as Igor, Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth, Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher and more.
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