Young Frankenstein
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Synopsis
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
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Young Frankenstein (1974) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0579]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-30
Top Cast
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Gene Wilder
Dr. Frankenstein
Peter Boyle
Monster
Marty Feldman
Igor
Madeline Kahn
Elizabeth
Cloris Leachman
Frau Blücher
Teri Garr
Inga
Kenneth Mars
Inspector Kemp
Richard Haydn
Herr Falkstein
Liam Dunn
Mr. Hilltop
Danny Goldman
Medical Student
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Sadistic Jailor
Arthur Malet
Village Elder
Anne Beesley
Little Girl
Monte Landis
Gravedigger
Rusty Blitz
Gravedigger
John Madison
Villager
John Dennis
Orderly in Frankenstein's Class
Rick Norman
Villager
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
30.81x
+$83.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- Young Frankenstein
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $86.3M
- Production Studios
- Crossbow Productions, Gruskoff/Venture Films, Jouer Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Brooks
Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, Mary Shelley
John Morris
Gerald Hirschfeld
John C. Howard
Michael Gruskoff
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Wilder
Screenplay
Mel Brooks
Screenplay
Mel Brooks
Director
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
John C. Howard
Editor
Michael Gruskoff
Producer
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
John Morris
Original Music Composer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Frankenstein
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Frankenstein about?
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
Who directed Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein was directed by Mel Brooks.
Who stars in Young Frankenstein?
The principal cast of Young Frankenstein includes Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman.
When was Young Frankenstein released and how long is it?
Young Frankenstein was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein had a reported production budget of $2.8M and grossed $86.3M at the worldwide box office (30.81 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Young Frankenstein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Frankenstein was composed by John Morris.
Is Young Frankenstein based on a book or true story?
Young Frankenstein is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).