Young Frankenstein (1974)
Young Frankenstein is a 1974 comedy movie directed by Mel Brooks, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle and Marty Feldman.
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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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.
When was Young Frankenstein released?
Young Frankenstein was released on 15 December 1974.
How long is Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein runs 1h 46m.
Who made Young Frankenstein?
Young Frankenstein was directed by Mel Brooks.
Cast
- Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein
- Peter Boyle as Monster
- Marty Feldman as Igor
- Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth
- Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher
- Teri Garr as Inga
- Kenneth Mars as Inspector Kemp
- Richard Haydn as Herr Falkstein
- Liam Dunn as Mr. Hilltop
- Danny Goldman as Medical Student
- Oscar Beregi Jr. as Sadistic Jailor
- Arthur Malet as Village Elder
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