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Movie Info

Release Date: March 18, 1968
Runtime: 89 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Comedy
Budget: $947,000
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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92%
Tomatometer
96
96/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
885 votes
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7.5/10
IMDb
64,754 votes
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The Producers

1968

"Laugh your way to the biggest flop ever!"

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Comedy 89 min 7.5/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $947,000
Revenue: $0
Profit -$-947,000
ROI -100%

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The Producers is directed by Mel Brooks .

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Keywords

#musical 122 #dark comedy 84 #satire 58 #nazi 53 #cheating 20 #broadway 10 #playwright 8 #adolf hitler 8 #scam 6 #accountant 6 #theatrical producer 4 #sing sing 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Producers

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  • The Producers was filmed primarily in New York City, with many scenes shot on location in actual Broadway theaters to capture the authentic atmosphere of the theater district.

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  • During the production, Mel Brooks used a variety of visual gags and slapstick humor, which became a signature style for him in later films.

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  • Zero Mostel, who played the lead role of Max Bialystock, was known for his improvisational skills, which often led to spontaneous moments that were included in the final cut.

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  • In one scene, the character of Franz Liebkind, played by Kenneth Mars, mistakenly refers to the 'Springtime for Hitler' musical as being inspired by a real historical event, which serves as a satirical commentary on the absurdity of the production's premise.

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  • The film features a scene where a character is seen reading a newspaper with the headline 'The Producers Opened', which serves as a humorous nod to the film's own theatrical ambitions.

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  • A continuity error occurs during the scene where Max and Leo are in a bar; the drinks on the table change positions between shots, highlighting a common challenge in film production.

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  • Mel Brooks has often cited The Producers as a pivotal film in his career, leading to a successful collaboration with Gene Wilder in subsequent projects, including Blazing Saddles.

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