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Release Date:
15 December 1974 (USA)
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Tagline:
The scariest comedy of all time!
Plot:
Dr. Frankenstein's grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad's castle and repeats the experiments. full summary | full synopsis
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Castle
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Surgeon
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Monster
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Reanimation
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Housekeeper
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 9 wins
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3 nominations
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Possibly Mel Brooks' Best Film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gene Wilder | ... | Dr. Frankenstein |
 | Peter Boyle | ... | The Monster |
 | Marty Feldman | ... | Igor |
 | 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 (as Oscar Beregi) |
| Arthur Malet | ... | Village Elder |
| Anne Beesley | ... | Little Girl |
| Monte Landis | ... | Gravedigger |
| Rusty Blitz | ... | Gravedigger |
| John Madison | ... | A Villager |
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106 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
UK:15 (re-rating) (1987) |
Finland:K-16 (video rating) (1988) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Finland:K-16 (cinema release) (1975) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
South Korea:15 |
New Zealand:PG |
Australia:PG |
Canada:PG |
Iceland:LH |
Norway:16 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:T |
Sweden:15 |
UK:AA (original rating) |
UK:PG (video rating) |
USA:PG |
West Germany:12 |
Netherlands:12
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Gene Wilder's performance as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is ranked #9 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time.
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When the Creature is walking backwards and forwards in the neurology demonstration, it is clear that he is wearing platform shoes.
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Dr. Frederick Frankenstein:
For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius.
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Referenced in The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
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Over 30 years later this film still provides a ton of laughs to audiences.
It's always good to see the late Marty Feldman, whose face was hysterical and perfect for this film. In fact, he, along with the camera-work, really make this film one to watch and enjoy multiple times. Teri Garr was at her best and never looked as pretty as did in here. Add in the great talents of Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Gene Hackman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, etc., and you have a memorable movie with a lot of memorable scenes.
Looking at the Frankenstien "monster" in a tuxedo or sitting up in bed with a cigar reading The Wall Street Journal are just a few of the outlandish scenes, along Wilder entering the mansion commenting on the "nice knockers."
Kudos, also, for Mel Brooks having the good sense to film this in black-and- white. It may have been his best film, although "Blazing Saddles" would give it a run for its money. My only complaint was Wilder's constant yelling, which becomes abrasive and can give you a headache after awhile! Still, this has to be considered one of the best "comedy classics" ever.