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Young Frankenstein

  • 19741974
  • PGPG
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein (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.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
161K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,013
185
    • Mel Brooks
    • Gene Wilder(screen story and screenplay)
    • Mel Brooks(screen story and screenplay)
    • Mary Shelley(based on characters in the novel "Frankenstein" by)
  • Stars
    • Gene Wilder
    • Madeline Kahn
    • Marty Feldman
    • Mel Brooks
    • Gene Wilder(screen story and screenplay)
    • Mel Brooks(screen story and screenplay)
    • Mary Shelley(based on characters in the novel "Frankenstein" by)
  • Stars
    • Gene Wilder
    • Madeline Kahn
    • Marty Feldman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 410User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars

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    Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein (1974)
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    Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein (1974)
    Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein (1974)
    Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Cloris Leachman in Young Frankenstein (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
      • Mel Brooks
      • Gene Wilder(screen story and screenplay)
      • Mel Brooks(screen story and screenplay)
      • Mary Shelley(based on characters in the novel "Frankenstein" by)
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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 the Universal Frankenstein films, 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
      In the chase scene in the woods, the Police Inspector's prosthetic arm "switches" from right to left. His badge and monocle/eye patch also switch sides, probably indicating the clip was flipped left-to-right for some reason. This is supported by the man who passes between the Inspector and the camera who cradles his gun in his left arm. This is unlikely because left-handedness is relatively rare. In an unused clip included on the blu-ray edition, the same man is shown 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 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (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 reviews410

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    8/10
    Hilarious Mel Brooks send-up of the classic horror story
    Hilarious Mel Brooks send-up of the classic horror story.

    The grandson of the infamous Dr Frankenstein travels to his grandfather's castle and works on creating life...

    One of Mel Brooks' better movies, and that says a lot. On this occasion, instead of his usual laugh-a-minute delivery, Brooks opts for quality over quantity. The jokes are few and further between, but are hilarious.

    Brooks is aided and abetted by Gene Wilder who not only starred in the lead role, but co-wrote the screenplay. Wilder is great as Dr Frankenstein. Good support from Marty Feldman, Teri Garr and Madeline Kahn.
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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1974 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Gruskoff/Venture Films
      • Crossbow Productions
      • Jouer Limited
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    Technical specs

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

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