Young Frankenstein

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is Mel Brook’s comedic take on the Universal monster classics of the ‘30s-’40s. The story follows an American struggling to disassociate himself from the legacy of his grandfather, the infamous scientist, Victor Frankenstein. When he travels to Transylvania, however, the discovery of Victor's journals leads him to take up where his grandfather left off. 50 years later this silly spoof still endures with its wit, quotable one-liners, hilarious supporting cast, and an all-time best performance from Wilder.

We honor the 100th birthday of Mel Brooks by showcasing four films from his iconic oeuvre throughout the month of June. A true master of comedy, Mel Brooks' legendary career helped popularize and revolutionize the parody film by blending slapstick and spot-on satire with his pitch-perfect mockery of every film genre ranging from musicals to horror.

Director Mel Brooks

Cast Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.37

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