Young Frankenstein- Directed by Mel Brooks - 1976 - Starring Gene Wilder, Terri Garr, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman and Madeline Kahn

 

Young Frankenstein- Directed by Mel Brooks - 1976 - Starring Gene Wilder, Terri Garr, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman and Madeline Kahn

Frederick Frankenstein (played by the brilliant Gene Wilder), the esteemed grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, is determined to distance himself from his family's dark legacy. However, when he inherits his grandfather's estate in Transylvania, he finds himself drawn back into the world of mad science. 

With the help of Igor (the hunchbacked assistant, played by the scene-stealing Marty Feldman), Inga (a seductive Transylvania native, played by Teri Garr), and Frau Blücher (whose name will forever be linked to neighing horses, played by Cloris Leachman), Frederick creates his own monster (brought to life by the unforgettable Peter Boyle).

Young Frankenstein was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $86 million at the box office and earning two Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Song Score. It is now considered a classic comedy film and is often cited as one of Mel Brooks' best works.

Young Frankenstein has had a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring numerous parodies and references in other films, television shows, and even video games. The film's iconic characters and lines, such as "Puttin' on the Ritz" dance scene, have become ingrained in pop culture history.

The film is full of Mel Brooks' signature brand of humor, which is both silly and sophisticated. The film is also very quotable, with lines like "Puttin' on the Ritz" and "Walk this way" becoming instant The cast is superb, with Gene Wilder delivering a particularly memorable performance as the uptight Dr. Frankenstein. Peter Boyle is also perfect as the gentle monster, and Marty Feldman is hilarious as Igor. And Terri Garr steals every scene, for me.