The Producers
A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.
Critics Sentiment
Roger De Bris performs Hitler flamboyantly making it satirical
Franz tries to shoot everyone for breaking the Siegfried Oath
The biggest swing occurs from the triumphant Springtime for Hitler performance (8.1) crashing down to the chaotic Franz shooting sequence (5.4), a 2.7-point drop as the clever satire dissolves into flat slapstick.
The Producers remake generates mixed feelings as critics appreciate the big musical numbers and Lane/Broderick's committed performances while lamenting its failure to capture the original's energy. The film peaks during the satirical Hitler musical but struggles with pacing and theatrical translation issues. Most reviewers acknowledge it as a competent but unnecessary remake that lacks the bawdy charm of Brooks' 1968 masterpiece.
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Nathan Lane
Max Bialystock
Matthew Broderick
Leo Bloom
Uma Thurman
Ulla
Will Ferrell
Franz Liebkind
Gary Beach
Roger DeBris
Roger Bart
Carmen Ghia
Eileen Essell
Hold Me-Touch Me
Michael McKean
Prison Trustee
David Huddleston
Judge
Debra Monk
Lick Me-Bite Me
Andrea Martin
Kiss Me-Feel Me
Jon Lovitz
Mr. Marks
Bryn Dowling
Usherette / Girl with Pearls / Little Old Lady / Bavarian Peasant
Meg Gillentine
Usherette / Girl with Pearls / Little Old Lady / Tapping Brown Shirt
Kevin Ligon
Workman / Little Old Lady
Ray Wills
Bum
Marilyn Sokol
Bag Lady
Brad Oscar
Cab Driver
Tory Ross
Misfit Showgirl
Brent Barrett
Brian the Set Designer
Crew
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