Description

The Producers | 2x DVD Special Edition

Product Information

UPC: 5060049140711
Product Type: 2x DVD Special Edition
Genre: Satirical Black Comedy
Language: English
Audio: English 5.1
Subtitles: English HOH
Region: 2 PAL DVD
Made In: EU
Playtime: 85 minutes

Overview

The Producers is a groundbreaking 1967 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Zero Mostel as Max Bialystock and Gene Wilder as his anxious accountant, Leo Bloom, the film follows their outrageous scheme to produce the worst musical ever written, based on Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Initially controversial and met with mixed reviews, it has since gained a cult following and is celebrated for its irreverent humor and clever satire.

Product Features

Format & Dimensions: 2x DVD
Audio Options: English 5.1
Subtitles: English HOH
Total Playtime: 85 minutes
Region Code: 2 PAL, suitable for European DVD players
Genre: A satirical take on Broadway and the world of theater

Interesting Facts

Cultural Impact: The film was groundbreaking in its portrayal of humor surrounding sensitive topics such as Nazism, paving the way for future satirical works.
Awards and Recognition: The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Springtime for Hitler" and has been adapted into a successful Broadway musical.
Notable Performances: Features memorable performances by Dick Shawn as Lorenzo St. DuBois and Kenneth Mars as Franz Liebkind, among others.