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| Gene Wilder | ... | ||
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| Madeline Kahn | ... | ||
| Cloris Leachman | ... | ||
| Teri Garr | ... | ||
| Kenneth Mars | ... | ||
| Richard Haydn | ... | ||
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Liam Dunn | ... | |
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Danny Goldman | ... | |
| Oscar Beregi Jr. | ... |
Sadistic Jailor
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| Arthur Malet | ... |
Village Elder
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Richard A. Roth | ... |
Insp. Kemp's Aide
(as Richard Roth)
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Monte Landis | ... |
Gravedigger
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Rusty Blitz | ... |
Gravedigger
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A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only crap, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind... Written by Flavio Rizzardi <spillo@maya.dei.unpid.it>
Over 30 years later this film still provides a ton of laughs to audiences.
It's always good to see the late Marty Feldman, whose face was hysterical and perfect for this film. In fact, he, along with the camera-work, really make this film one to watch and enjoy multiple times. Teri Garr was at her best and never looked as pretty as did in here. Add in the great talents of Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Gene Hackman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, etc., and you have a memorable movie with a lot of memorable scenes.
Looking at the Frankenstien "monster" in a tuxedo or sitting up in bed with a cigar reading The Wall Street Journal are just a few of the outlandish scenes, along Wilder entering the mansion commenting on the "nice knockers."
Kudos, also, for Mel Brooks having the good sense to film this in black-and- white. It may have been his best film, although "Blazing Saddles" would give it a run for its money. My only complaint was Wilder's constant yelling, which becomes abrasive and can give you a headache after awhile! Still, this has to be considered one of the best "comedy classics" ever.