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Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks. The screenplay was co-written by Brooks and Gene Wilder. Wilder also starred in the lead role as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Peter Boyle portrayed the monster.
Dec 15, 1974 · Young Frankenstein: Directed by Mel Brooks. With Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn. 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.
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- Comedy
- Mel Brooks
- 1974-12-15
Advertisement. So the movie is a send-up of a style and not just of the material (as Paul Morrissey ’s dreadful “ Andy Warhol ’s Frankenstein”). It looks right, which makes it funnier. And then, paradoxically, it works on a couple of levels: first as comedy, and then as a weirdly touching story in its own right.
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'Young Frankenstein' is a side-splitting delight that stands the test of time! Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating Cast & Crew ...
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- Mel Brooks
- PG
- Gene Wilder
- Ben Sherlock
- Marty Feldman
- Mel Brooks
- “Walk THIS Way.” Igor. When Igor meets Dr. Frankenstein at the train station and tells him to “walk this way,” the scientist thinks he means “way” as in direction and simply follows him.
- “Putti’ On The Ritz!” The Monster. Dr. Frankenstein debuts the monster for the scientific community in the most ridiculous way possible: with a duet of “Puttin’ on the Ritz.”
- "My Name Is Frankenstein!" Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Along with Young Frankenstein's black-and-white look, the parody feels akin to the classic 1930s movie in the arc of the scientist gradually becoming arrogant to the point of being dangerous.
- “You Just Made A Yummy Sound.” Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Dr. Frankenstein’s attempt to animate the monster doesn’t work right away. He gives up and goes to the dining room to eat dinner with Igor and Inga.
Sep 29, 2015 · 7. Teri Garr Based Her Character’s Voice on Cher’s Hairdresser. Garr made several appearances on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and used Cher's German wig-stylist as a model for ditzy lab ...
Sep 20, 2021 · Young Frankenstein from Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder is one of the funniest movies ever made while also being an incredible homage to the James Whale film that it spoofs. It is a blend of brilliant ...
