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1974 · 106 min · PG

Young Frankenstein

Directed by Mel Brooks · Comedy

Young Frankenstein (1974) is a Comedy film, directed by Mel Brooks set in Transylvania during the 1900s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated PG.

A creature feature, with a comedic tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
John Morris
Cinematography
Gerald Hirschfeld
Cast
Gene WilderPeter BoyleMarty FeldmanMadeline KahnCloris LeachmanTeri GarrKenneth MarsRichard Haydn

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Transylvania
Setting
RuralUnderground
When
1900s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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