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Frankenstein Junior

Original title: Young Frankenstein
  • 1974
  • K-16
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
169K
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POPULARITY
1,383
259
Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Peter Boyle in Frankenstein Junior (1974)
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An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that ... Read allAn American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.

  • Director
    • Mel Brooks
  • Writers
    • Gene Wilder
    • Mel Brooks
    • Mary Shelley
  • Stars
    • Gene Wilder
    • Madeline Kahn
    • Marty Feldman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    169K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,383
    259
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Gene Wilder
      • Mel Brooks
      • Mary Shelley
    • Stars
      • Gene Wilder
      • Madeline Kahn
      • Marty Feldman
    • 431User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 11 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Clip 0:31
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    Young Frankenstein: Mel Brooks
    Featurette 0:56
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    Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle in Frankenstein Junior (1974)
    Gene Wilder in Frankenstein Junior (1974)
    Marty Feldman in Frankenstein Junior (1974)
    Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Peter Boyle in Frankenstein Junior (1974)
    Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle in Frankenstein Junior (1974)
    Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Cloris Leachman in Frankenstein Junior (1974)

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    Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder
    • Dr. Frederick Frankenstein
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Elizabeth
    Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman
    • Igor
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • The Monster
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Frau Blücher
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Inga
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Inspector Kemp
    Richard Haydn
    Richard Haydn
    • Herr Falkstein
    Liam Dunn
    Liam Dunn
    • Mr. Hilltop
    Danny Goldman
    Danny Goldman
    • Medical Student
    Oscar Beregi Jr.
    Oscar Beregi Jr.
    • Sadistic Jailor
    • (as Oscar Beregi)
    Arthur Malet
    Arthur Malet
    • Village Elder
    Richard A. Roth
    • Insp. Kemp's Aide
    • (as Richard Roth)
    Monte Landis
    Monte Landis
    • Gravedigger
    Rusty Blitz
    • Gravedigger
    Anne Beesley
    Anne Beesley
    • Little Girl
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Blindman
    John Madison
    • Villager
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Gene Wilder
      • Mel Brooks
      • Mary Shelley
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When Mel Brooks was preparing for this film, he discovered that Ken Strickfaden, who'd made the elaborate electrical machinery for the lab sequences in Frankenstein (1931) and its sequels, was still alive and living in the Los Angeles area. Brooks visited Strickfaden, and found that he had stored all the equipment in his garage. Brooks made a deal to rent the equipment, and gave Strickfaden the screen credit he didn't receive for the original films.
    • Goofs
      Flipped shot. In the chase scene in the woods, the Police Inspector's prosthetic arm, badge, and monocle/eye patch "switch" from right to left. His companion cradles his gun in his left arm. In extra footage on the Blu-ray edition, the same man is shown in raw footage, cradling the gun in his right arm.
    • Quotes

      Igor: You know, I'll never forget my old dad. When these things would happen to him... the things he'd say to me.

      Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: What did he say?

      Igor: "What the hell are you doing in the bathroom day and night? Why don't you get out of there and give someone else a chance?"

    • Crazy credits
      The zero in the 20th Century Fox logo at the beginning is slightly tilted, which has been used by Fox on several occasions, including for the opening of Tähtien sota (1977).
    • Alternate versions
      The theatrical and Magnetic Video releases have a Rated PG MPAA rating screen after the "The End" disclaimer. On further releases, the rating screen is edited out, and the movie ends immediately.
    • Connections
      Featured in It'll Be Alright on the Night (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      I Ain't Got Nobody (and Nobody Cares for Me)
      (uncredited)

      Music by Spencer Williams

      Lyrics by Roger Graham

      Sung by Marty Feldman

    User reviews431

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    9/10
    That's Fronk-en-steen!
    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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    • SmileysWorld
    • Sep 24, 2001

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    FAQ5

    • Why is this movie not available on iTunes, or any other digital download platform?
    • What is 'Young Frankenstein' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1975 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • arabuloku.com
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Frankenstein junior
    • Filming locations
      • University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA(medical school scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Gruskoff/Venture Films
      • Crossbow Productions
      • Jouer Limited
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $86,273,333
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,274,406
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1(original & negative ratio/matted to 1.85: 1)

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