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An affectionate parody that pays homage to the FRANKENSTEIN films (from the novel FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley) directed by James Whale in the 1930s, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is both a zany comedy and a cinematic tour de force. Written by director Mel Brooks and the film's star, Gene Wilder, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has all the usual--and in this case slightly unusual--suspects: the reluctant scientist Frederick Frankenstein, who is actually the grandson of the infamous creature-creator (pronounced "Fronken-steen" and played by Wilder), his spoiled fiancée (Madeline Kahn), Igor the pop-eyed hunchback (Marty Feldman), his dizzy assistant (Teri Garr), the castle's hideous head housekeeper (Cloris Leachman), and, of course, the Monster (Peter Boyle). Highlights include the sets, which are the original ones used in the Whale films; the beautiful black-and-white cinematography; and the fine screenplay. Combining noirish elegance with uproarious sight gags and double entendres is a feat Brooks pulls off fabulously, directing the wonderful ensemble to act with sensitivity and humanistic feelings as well as with lunatic abandon. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a treat from beginning to end.

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UPC0086162090707

eBay Product ID (ePID)3152278

Product Key Features

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

RatingG

Movie/TV TitleYoung Frankenstein

DirectorMel Brooks, Melvin Kaminsky

FormatDVD

Release Year1998

GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleTeri Garr, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Gene Wilder

Release Date19981103

Film CountryUSA

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by tjdpts
Apr 28, 2016
Classic comedy
This is one of my favorite movies of all time ever. Gene Wilder is excellent, as well as Terri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Madelaine Kahn, and of course, Peter Boyle as Frankenstein. If you like to laugh, and love quirky comedies, then you must see this movie. You will watch it over and over again...and laugh at the same jokes every time. Mel Brooks was at the top of his game when he directed this one. Five stars and two big thumbs up!
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by ghayao
Jul 04, 2025
Brought back good memories!
The DVD set of Young Frankenstein was in good condition, and it was really fun to see the movie again after so long! And I was able to share the movie with my daughter who hadn’t heard about the movie nor Mel Brooks.
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by heaterbugg
Nov 10, 2019
Young Frankenstein is Classic Comedy Gold
Love this movie. A true classic and shows the comedic genius that is Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. Extra features are entertaining and show just how much fun and magic happened behind the scenes during filming.
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by nje1951
Feb 19, 2024
Hilarious, great actors.
Great price and very fast shipping!! Was so happy to find the movie, one of the best comedies ever written.
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by joea3865
Aug 08, 2024
Funny and amusing.
I really enjoyed watching the movie.
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by photobug60
Feb 08, 2025
Mel Brooks funny
Funny lines from the actors. A classic Mel Brooks
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by 440_challenger
Jul 14, 2021
Wilder at his best!
Very funny movie; we've seen it several times, but had to own a copy!
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by clair-962
Nov 14, 2023
Young Frankenstein
In great shape. Ruby's is good
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by dakl_5818
Dec 19, 2023
very good
asv described
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by barkingchickens
Dec 30, 2020
Still funny after all these years
fantastic classic film - funny
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