Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks

2001 1h 25m EN

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9.2

MASTERPIECE

★9.2TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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An exclusive musical comedy event showcasing the antics of the entire cast and crew of the hit Broadway show The Producers. Includes exclusive candid behind-the-scenes footage, 14 song performances, and much more, all hosted by Mel Brooks.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mel Brooks
Self / Host
Nathan Lane
Self
Matthew Broderick
Self
Roger Bart
Self
Cady Huffman
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kathy Dougherty
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Mel Brooks and Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

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IMDB entry: tt0308800 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kathy Dougherty directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Mel Brooks and Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0308800 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.