Review of The Producers (1968) by Chris M — 05 Jan 2013
Faded Broadway producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) faces financial trouble and depends on some cash from wealthy old ladies in exchange for sex. But when his new accountant (Gene Wilder) suggests that he could make more money with a flop than with a hit, Max takes this theory to heart and makes Leo a co-producer as he creates a scheme to produce the worst show in town.
Will they be able to pull it off or will their brilliant scheme backfire? Regardless of how things turn out, The Producers is an uproarious satire on show business that is even more impressive given that it was Mel Brooks' directorial debut.
It has perfect comic timing, impeccable writing, and hilarious work by Mostel and Wilder.
This review of The Producers (1968) was written by Chris M on 05 Jan 2013.
The Producers has generally received very positive reviews.
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