Director: Mel Brooks
Screenplay Writers: Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder
Cast: Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman

Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay

In Mel Brooks’ comedic masterpiece, Young Frankenstein, Gene Wilder stars as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon who inherits his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Initially dismissive of his family’s dark legacy, Frederick soon becomes engrossed in his grandfather’s work to reanimate the dead.

With the help of his quirky assistant, Igor (Marty Feldman), and the lovely lab assistant Inga (Teri Garr), Frederick succeeds in bringing a corpse (Peter Boyle) to life. Chaos ensues as the creature escapes, leading to uproarious encounters with the local townsfolk and even a hilariously amorous moment with the mysterious Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman).

Madcap performances abound from the ensemble cast, including Madeline Kahn as Frederick’s unstable fiancée Elizabeth, Kenneth Mars as the eccentric Inspector Kemp, and Gene Hackman in a memorable cameo as the blind hermit who unwittingly befriends the monster.

Young Frankenstein is celebrated for its loving homage to the classic Universal monster movies, blending witty satire with affectionate nods to the genre’s tropes. Critics and audiences alike have praised its brilliant performances, sharp dialogue, and Brooks’ adept direction, making it a timeless comedy classic that continues to entertain and delight viewers.