The Producers (1967)
- Nov 9, 1967
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 7
PG | 1h 28min | 8/10 | Comedy, Classics
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children.)
Storyline
"The Producers" (1967) is a wild comedy about Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer, and timid accountant Leo Bloom, who hatch a scheme to stage a deliberately awful musical, "Springtime for Hitler," to scam investors. Their plan for a flop backfires when the show becomes a surprise hit, sparking chaos and hilarity. The film skewers greed, ambition, and showbiz with outrageous humor.
Why It’s Our Vibe
The Producers is a gleefully unhinged romp that explodes with absurd charm, like a vaudeville act gone gloriously wrong. Mel Brooks’ fearless direction delivers sharp satire, with Zero Mostel’s bombastic Max and Gene Wilder’s neurotic Leo forming a comedic duo for the ages. The over-the-top "Springtime for Hitler" sequence is a jaw-dropping blend of shock and hilarity, backed by a jazzy score that keeps the energy soaring. Every line and gag pops with bold, unapologetic fun. It’s a vibe for anyone craving a laugh-till-it-hurts escape that’s equal parts clever and chaotic, proving you can roast Broadway while loving its madness. This classic’s audacious spirit makes it a riotous, timeless blast.
Director
Mel Brooks
Writer
Mel Brooks
Starring
Zero Mostel as Max Bialystock
Gene Wilder as Leo Bloom
Dick Shawn as Lorenzo Saint DuBois ("L.S.D.")
Kenneth Mars as Franz Liebkind
Lee Meredith as Ulla
Christopher Hewett as Roger De Bris
Andreas Voutsinas as Carmen Ghia
Estelle Winwood as Hold Me-Touch Me
Renee Taylor as Eva Braun
Produced by
Sidney Glazier
Production Company
Crossbow Productions
Cinematography
Joseph F. Coffey
Edited by
Ralph Rosenblum
Music by
John Morris
Distributed by
Embassy Pictures
Release date
November 22, 1967 (limited)
March 18, 1968 (wide release)
Run Time
1 hr 28 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
German
Budget
$941,000
Box office
$1.6 million (rentals)
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