In this hysterical farce, rapacious but lovable producer Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel)



hasn't had a hit in years. Quite by accident, he & his meek, neurotic accountant, Leo Bloom (Gene Wilder),



come up with a plot to oversell shares in a surefire flop musical & make off with the profits -- using the worst play ever written, "Springtime for Hitler." Inspired, manic performances & Brook's lively direction make The Producers a true gem.



Rated PG 1 hour 30 minutes 1968

4 stars. Funny. Classic. (some real sexist scenes with the secretary and the effeminate gay guy with the make up and lisp - but it is Mel Brooks and he teases everyone)