The Producers
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A producer, who, with his accountant, tries to produce a sure-fire flop play in a money making scheme, only to have it succeed and the backers demand their money.
"Special edition"--Container
Original production: c1968
Includes: documentary "The making of The producers", sketch gallery, playhouse outtakes, photo gallery, Peter Seller's statement read by Paul Mazursky, trailers, soundtrack spot
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Add a SummaryLeo Bloom, humble accountant, loses his innocent outlook when he discovers a way to make more money off of a flop play than a hit. Max Byalistock, washed up Broadway king, and Leo work together to create the worst play on all of Broadway; "Springtime for Hilter". Hiring the worst cast, worst director, and worst writers, they set out to guarantee the worst show on Broadway. However they end up in trouble when an unexpected twist occurs: their play becomes a hit!
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Add a QuoteRoger De Bris: Quick darling, back in the closet!
Franz Liebkind: [at end of credits] Don't forget to buy "Mein Kampf" in paper back. Avaliable near you... at Borders Books... or Barnes and Noble... und Amazon.com
Leo Bloom: We might have a position for you. Max Bialystock: As a matter of fact, we might have several positions for you.
onfe of the funniest movies I have ever seen. This is Mel Brooks at his best. The cacst is great, the songs are funny and memorable.
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Add a CommentI just love this movie.
It is a Broadway musical in a movie format. No wait, it is movie with a Broadway theme. It is the best of both worlds. The intermixing of Hollywood and Broadway stars will have you transfixed. A wonderful romp.
At first i just watched The Producers for Will Ferrell, then Nathan Lance and Matthew Broderick do their thing to music by Mell Gibson. YES. gay dudes, swiss hotties, Nazi musicals. This is a movie to see people. ASAP
Given the reputation which preceded its final arrival at my eye-balls, this was a bit of a disappointment. I hasten to say it was still "good", just not the incredible laugh-fest one expected. Good, yes. Funny, yes. Worth seeing, yes. One of the top five comedies ever made, possibly but not guaranteed. It may improve with a viewing in a crowd. Given this was Brooks' first directing gig, it's impressive; but it suffers from slightly un-even editing. Lee Meredith is not someone I would have thought "hubba-hubba!!" about before now, but I'm glad my view was changed. Now I wish to see the film adaptation of the stage musical (having not seen the intermediary iteration of this tale).
Thought this movie was hilarious. Worth a watch.
Uneven black comedy. Fans of Mel Brooks's other films will enjoy it.
This is one of the most fun musicals I have ever seen. It is a scream! The contrast between the two leads makes it all the more interesting. This is a must see for anyone in the mood for a laugh!