Young Frankenstein
"The scariest comedy of all time!"
Originally released in 1974. Young Frankenstein is a comedy film. directed by Mel Brooks.
Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, and Marty Feldman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (3,319 votes)
Budget
$2.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$86.3M
30.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,800,000
- Revenue
- $86,273,333
Production Companies
- Crossbow Productions
- Gruskoff/Venture Films
- Jouer Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Yo...
Who directed Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein was directed by Mel Brooks.
How long is Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Young Frankenstein released?
Young Frankenstein was released on December 15, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Young Frankenstein?
The main cast of Young Frankenstein includes Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman.
Is Young Frankenstein worth watching?
Young Frankenstein has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 3,319 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.