The Producers

"Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!"

Nov 10 1968 PG 1h 28m
Comedy, Music

Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming wealthy old biddies to invest in a production many times over the actual cost, and then put on a sure-fire flop, so nobody will ask for their money back – and what can be a more certain flop than a tasteless musical celebrating Hitler.

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Plot

Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his efforts. When timid accountant Leo Bloom reviews Max's accounting books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop. The play which is to be their gold mine? "Springtime for Hitler."

Written by

Mel Brooks

Directed by

Mel Brooks

Cast

Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Crossbow Productions, Embassy Pictures Corporation

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 5 nominations total

Trailers
The Producers (1968) trailer
The Producers (1967) Official Trailer
THE PRODUCERS - Newly restored in 4K - Dir. by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder
The Producers ? 1967 ? Trailer
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Average Rating
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Metascore
96
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