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Young Frankenstein

Celebratory parody of the 1930s Frankenstein films as the doctor's grandson inherits the creepy old Transylvanian estate and makes his own monster.

Celebratory parody of the 1930s Frankenstein films as the doctor's grandson inherits the creepy old Transylvanian estate.

Somewhat embarrassed by his family's dubious background, he arrives to find the castle inhabited by descendants of those who populated his grandfather's unusual world. Overcoming his initial misgivings, he decides to piece together a creature of his own.

1 hour, 43 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Aug 202000:15

Credits

RoleContributor
Dr Frederick FrankensteinGene Wilder
The MonsterPeter Boyle
IgorMarty Feldman
ElizabethMadeline Kahn
Frau BlucherCloris Leachman
IngaTeri Garr
Inspector KempKenneth Mars
Herr FalksteinRichard Haydn
Mr HilltopLiam Dunn
Medical studentDanny Goldman
Sadistic jailorOscar Beregi
BlindmanGene Hackman
DirectorMel Brooks
WriterGene Wilder
WriterMel Brooks
AuthorMary Shelley
ProducerMichael Gruskoff
ComposerJohn Morris
Director of photographyGerald Hirschfeld

Broadcasts

  • New Year's Day 200900:25
  • Sun 22 Mar 200900:15
  • Sat 17 Feb 201823:15
  • Wed 2 Jan 201900:25
  • Sun 19 May 201923:25
  • Sun 16 Aug 202000:15