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Young Frankenstein (1974) -- Dr. Frankenstein's grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad's castle and repeats the experiments.
Young Frankenstein (1974) -- A blind man's (Gene Hackman) prayer for companionship comes true when the monster knocks on his door.
Young Frankenstein (1974) -- Frau Blucher attempts to free the monster against the wishes of Dr. Frankenstein.
Young Frankenstein (1974) -- Dr. Frankenstein says a heart-felt, hands-off goodbye to Elizabeth.
Young Frankenstein (1974) -- Frau Blucher offers Dr. Frankenstein a little something before bed.

Overview

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Director:
Mel Brooks
Writers:
Gene Wilder (story) and
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Release Date:
15 December 1974 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Music | Sci-Fi more
Tagline:
The scariest comedy of all time!
Plot:
Dr. Frankenstein's grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad's castle and repeats the experiments. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 3 nominations more
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Portland’s Rooftop Cinema Summer Schedule
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Mel Brooks To Be Honored By Academy On July 24
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User Comments:
That's Fronk-en-steen! more

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Additional Details

Runtime:
106 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | German
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
UK:15 (re-rating) (1987) | Finland:K-16 (video rating) (1988) | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:K-16 (cinema release) (1975) | Canada:G (Quebec) | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:PG | Australia:PG | Canada:PG | Iceland:LH | Norway:16 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:AA (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) | USA:PG | West Germany:12 | Netherlands:12

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Trivia:
Teri Garr, who plays Inga, was called in when Madeline Kahn, whom Mel Brooks had originally wanted for the role, turned it down and asked if she could play Elizabeth instead. Mel Brooks told Garr that if she could come back the next day with a German accent, he'd like her for Inga. She looked at Mel and said, "Vell, yes, I could do zee German ackzent tomorrow - I could come back zis afternoon" and the part was hers. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: (Possily intentional) The candle that operates the bookcase door goes out momentarily, and then comes back on, before Frankenstein and the assistant go down the passageway. more
Quotes:
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Gone! Gone! We've got to find him, you understand? We've got to find him before he kills someone! What have I done? Oh God in Heaven! What have I done? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Spaceballs (1987) more
Soundtrack:
Bridal Chorus more

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28 out of 40 people found the following comment useful:-
That's Fronk-en-steen!, 25 September 2001
9/10
Author: SmileysWorld from United States

Much of the words I used to describe Mel Brooks' work in Blazing Saddles applies here as well.To have not one,but two masterpieces of comedy in the same year is incredible.I'm amazed at the way Brooks is able to capture the cinematography of a genre such as 30's horror films,and use it in a spoof of the genre.Sheer genius! As for casting,Marty Feldman is hysterical as Igor.Classic routines,excellent casting,and again,the cinematography make this film one of the all time great comedies.

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