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Saturday, January 13 at 10:00pm Gateway Theater

USA | 105 minutes | 1974

Young Frankenstein

50th Anniversary Presentation

The scariest comedy of all time celebrates its 50th anniversary! In this spoof of Mary Shelley's gothic tale, the grandson of Victor Frankenstein, a neurosurgeon, has spent his life living down the legend of his grandfather, even changing the pronunciation of his name. When he discovers his grandfather's diary, he begins to feel differently and returns to the family castle to satisfy his curiosity by replicating his ancestor's experiments. In the process, he creates one very unique monster. Young Frankenstein brings together Mel Brooks’ inimitable style with a hilarious all-star cast of comedy legends, including the late Gene Wilder as Federick Fronkensteen, Marty Feldman as shifty humpback Igor, Teri Garr as the hay-rolling lab assistant Inga, Madeleine Kahn as Dr. Frankenstein’s high-strung fiancée Elizabeth, Peter Boyle as the kind-hearted monster, an uncredited Gene Hackman as the blind man who befriends him, and Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher. The movie is both a loving tribute and a raucous, irreverent parody of Universal's classic horror films Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Filming in glorious black and white, Mel Brooks re-created the Frankenstein laboratory using the same equipment from the original Frankenstein, and this loving attention to physical and stylistic detail creates a solid foundation for nonstop comedy. This monstrous comedy masterpiece is so funny, it’s scary!

Awards

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards

Director's Bio

Directed by Mel Brooks

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Mel Brooks is a director, producer, writer, and actor, and is in an elite group as one of the few entertainers to earn all four major entertainment prizes – the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). He is one of the most beloved and celebrated American filmmakers specializing in comedies, with notable hits including The Producers, Blazing Saddles, History of the World Part I, Spaceballs, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. His film company, Brooksfilms Limited, also produced critically acclaimed films such as The Elephant Man, The Fly, Frances, and My Favorite Year.

Cast and Credits

Director

Mel Brooks

Screenwriter

Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks

Cinematographer

Gerald Hirschfeld

Editor

John C. Howard

Cast

Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Gene Hackman

Film Info

Year

1974

Country

USA

Run-time

105 minutes

Language

English
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