Monday, 20 January 2014

I'm the writer, I out rank you!

The Producers (1968)

Written and directed by Mel Brooks this film stars Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn and Kenneth Mars. A scheming theatre producer and a nervous accountant attempt to make money by defrauding investors in a Broadway play.

Essentially this film is a hilarious farce that has more than a knowing nod to some of the practises of it's own industry. While the film may not be that long it does not overstay it's welcome and handles what could be bad taste subject matter really well. Some of the direction and film quality is a little weaker than the writing but while it is clear that the film was made on a budget it does not affect your viewing of the film.


4/5

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