A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE PRODUCERS” (1968)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Producers”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A down-on-his-luck theatrical Broadway producer is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his efforts but when a timid accountant reviews the producer’s accounting books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire flop.

Still image of filmmaker Mel Brooks.

STUDIO:

Embassy Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Mel Brooks

CAST:

• Zero Mostel … Max Bialystock
• Gene Wilder … Leopold “Leo” Bloom
• Kenneth Mars … Franz Liebkind