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 (approximately 102 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, California : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2006]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Also released in 2014 with the same technical specifications and special features.Based on characters in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974.
- 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; wide screen (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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- Subject:
- Frankenstein, Victor (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Human experimentation in medicine > Drama.
Monsters > Drama.
Scientists > Drama. - Genre:
- Comedy films.
Monster films.
Parody films.
Mad scientist films.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 54 of 58 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 58 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | PG 1-DVD YOU (Text) | 30229100697894 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Mars Hill Library | PG 1-DVD YOU (Text) | 30229100755486 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
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.
