The Producers
“Hollywood Never Faced a Zanier Zero Hour!”
Synopsis
A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.
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THE PRODUCERS - Newly restored in 4K - Dir. by Mel Brooks and starring Gene WilderOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-15
Top Cast
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Zero Mostel
Max Bialystock
Gene Wilder
Leo Bloom
Dick Shawn
Lorenzo St. DuBois (L.S.D.)
Kenneth Mars
Franz Liebkind
Estelle Winwood
"Hold Me Touch Me"
Christopher Hewett
Roger De Bris
Andréas Voutsinas
Carmen Ghia
Lee Meredith
Ulla
Renée Taylor
Eva Braun
Michael Davis
Production Tenor
John Zoller
Drama Critic
Madlyn Cates
Concierge
Frank Campanella
The Bartender
Arthur Rubin
Auditioning Hitler
Zale Kessler
Jason Green
Bernie Allen
Auditioning Hitler
Rusty Blitz
Auditioning Hitler
Anthony Gardell
Auditioning Hitler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Il Cinema Ritrovato(4K restored version)
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 2, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$947K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Hartig, Mel Brooks
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Producers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $947K
- Production Studios
- Crossbow Productions, Springtime Productions, U-M Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Brooks
Herbert Hartig, Mel Brooks
John Morris
Joseph F. Coffey
Ralph Rosenblum
Sidney Glazier
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Brooks
Director
Sidney Glazier
Producer
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Mel Brooks
Writer
Joseph F. Coffey
Director of Photography
Gene Coffin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Producers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Producers about?
A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.
Who directed The Producers?
The Producers was directed by Mel Brooks.
Who stars in The Producers?
The principal cast of The Producers includes Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn, Kenneth Mars, Estelle Winwood.
When was The Producers released and how long is it?
The Producers was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Producers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Producers was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Producers?
The Producers holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).