Young Frankenstein [videorecording] / Twentieh Century Fox presents ; a production of Gruskoff/Venture Films, Crossbow Productions, Inc. and Jouer Limited ; screen story and screenplay by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks ; produced by Michael Gruskoff ; directed by Mel Brooks.
A finely tuned parody of the old Frankenstein movies, in which Wilder returns to the old country to clear his family name. He finds his late grandfather's step-by-step manual explaining how to bring a corpse to life. With Igor, his hunchbacked assistant, and the curvaceous Inga, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster who only wants to be loved.
Record details
- ISBN: 9784543371575
- ISBN: 4543371577
- ISBN: 9786310328690
- ISBN: 6310328697
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (102 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, California : Twentieth Century-Fox Home Entertainment, [2006].
- Copyright: ©1974
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974. Also released in 2014 with the same technical specifications and special features. Based on characters in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley . |
Formatted Contents Note: | Special features: Commentary by Mel Brooks ; "Making FrankenSense of 'Young Frankenstein'" featurette ; interviews with Marty Feldman, Gene Wilder & Cloris Leachman ; Deleted scenes & outtakes ; Production stills. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Gerald Hirschfeld ; film editor, John C. Howard ; music composed and conducted by John Morris. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Madeline Kahn. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG. |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation, Dolby Digital mono. |
Language Note: | English, French, or Spanish language soundtracks ; optional English closed-captions for the hearing impaired ; optional subtitles in English SDH. |
Awards Note: | Named to the National Film Registry in 2003 by the Library of Congress ; Winner, Best Dramatic Writing (Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder), 1976 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Nebula Awards ; Winner, Best Dramatic Presentation, 1975 Hugo Awards ; Winner, Golden Scroll awards for : Best Director (Mel Brooks), Best Horror Film, Best Make-up (William Tuttle), Best Set Direction (Robert de Vestel, Dale Hennesy), Best Supporting Actor (Marty Feldman), 1976 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (USA). |
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Genre: | Comedy films. Monster films. Parody films. Mad scientist films. Fiction films. Feature films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 52 of 59 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 59 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Old Fort Branch Library | DVD YOU (Text) | 37810435652390 | Adult Video | Available | - |