Im rewatching young frankenstein and laughing through. Young frankenstein was the brainchild of gene wilder. Frankensteins grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddads castle and repeats the experiments. I would agree with this, and under the masterful direction of mel brooks we find the cast carefully executes flawless humor and captivates us with a wild and uncanny take on the frankenstein legend. Jan 03, 2018 even while battling alzheimers, gene wilder never fully forgot his role in young frankenstein wilders wife opened up for the first time about his alzheimers diagnosis in an essay. Young frankenstein 1974 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. By some accounts, young frankenstein is the magnum opus of gene wilder s diverse and broad assembly of performances. Wilder caught his first big break playing a small role in the offbroadway. Best gene wilder quotes and funny movies lines by gene wilder. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies.
There have been many people before me who has praised this mel brooks work of art of young frankenstein. Wilder is a professor of anatomy who inherits his familys ancestral castle in transylvania. From the 1974 comically brilliant young frankenstein, dr. He was most famous for his acting work and in particular for the movies he made with mel brooks which include the producers, blazing saddles and young frankenstein. Im only echoing what everybody has said about this movie. Gene wilder, where alec baldwin interviewed wilder about his career, wilder said that he was basically retired from acting for good.
Gene wilder s performance is perfect however and its still quite a well done film. In order to pay tribute to one of the finest actors in hollywood, we have compiled a list of ten gene wilder young frankenstein quotes. Rip gene wilder all rights to young frankenstein go to. From sporting achievements to charitable endeavors, these are the bestkept secrets of late acting legend gene wilder. Aug 29, 2016 gene wilder full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. I dont like show business, i realized, he explained.
Gene wilder simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gene wilder, willy wonka and young frankenstein star, dead at 83 one of the truly great talents of our time. Young frankenstein, which brooks cowrote with its star, gene wilder, is one of those old movies my dad adores and nagged me to watch forever. Even while battling alzheimers, gene wilder never fully. Young frankenstein laserdisc movie a mel brooks film gene wilder. Comedy icons gene wilder, peter boyle, cloris leachman, marty feldman, teri garr and madeline kahn star in mel brooks brilliantly outrageous riff on mary shelleys classic story of frankenstein. This page will rank 22 gene wilder movies from best to worst. Young frankenstein movie clip sedative 2014 gene wilder.
I will combine shipping for discount on multiple purchases. The film stars peter boyle as the monster, marty feldman, madeline kahn, cloris leachman and teri garr. In some versions of the movie, a scene which showed dr. The choice to film it in black and white gives its charm. Gene wilder on willy wonka remake, young frankenstein, mel brooks, and more duration. Gene wilder was born jerome silberman in milwaukee, wisconsin, to jeanne baer and william j. One afternoon, at 2 oclock, he recalled, i took a long, yellow, legal pad and a. This disc is from my private collection of rare and great movies. From willy wonker to young frankenstein, check out our top five.
But soon, his monster creation is looking for love in. Making frankensense of young frankenstein video 1996. Remembering a comedy movie icon through his 12 most memorable roles, from willy wonka to young frankenstein young frankenstein too many silly oneliners to recount. If you are looking for gene wilder quotes or funny quotes from gene wilder then you definitely have found yourself in the perfect quotes blog. Young frankenstein is beautifully creative, with set pieces being used from the original frankenstein. Starring gene wilder, peter boyle, teri garr, and madeline kahn, the film has a. Teri garr, young and lovely now, is wilder s assistant. The book about the movie is not in black and white. Wilder s imdb page shows 37 acting credits from 19612015. Gene wilder assumed many iconic roles over the course of his enduring hollywood career. Young frankenstein in general and gene wilder in particular gave us a lifetime of shared smiles. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of willy wonkas mysterious chocolate factory. Gene wilder, madeline kahn, marty feldman, peter boyle, cloris leachman, teri garr, kenneth mars, richard haydn. In a 2008 turner classic movies special, role model.
Gene wilder full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. How mel brooks and gene wilder turned young frankenstein into. The supporting cast includes teri garr, cloris leachman, marty feldman, peter boyle, madeline kahn, kenneth mars, richard haydn and gene hackman. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called igor, a pretty lab assistant named inga and the old housekeeper, frau blucher iiiiihhh young frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only crap.
Aug 29, 2016 i dont think im that funny, gene wilder told an audience in 20. Get the best deals on gene wilder comedy movie laserdiscs when you shop the largest online selection at. A young neurosurgeon gene wilder inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous dr. Gene wilder, while always being very funny, creates a young frankenstein who seems almost like a real human being, and who we actually feel for in some scenes. Frankenstein wilder learns how to bring a corpse to life. In this spoof of mary shelleys gothic tale, the grandson of victor frankenstein. Drawn to his late grandfathers transylvanian castle, young dr. Comedy classics by mel brooks 2 movie masterpiece collection. Gene wilder, young frankenstein star and milwaukee. Aug 29, 2016 gene wilder, willy wonka and young frankenstein star, dead at 83 one of the truly great talents of our time. Gene wilder on willy wonka remake, young frankenstein, mel brooks. Gene wilder, willy wonka star, dead at 83 rolling stone. Willy wonkas actor gene wilder passed away on monday, august 29.
The supporting cast includes teri garr, cloris leachman, marty feldman, madeline kahn, kenneth mars, richard haydn, and gene hackman. Jan 17, 2012 this is my favourite scene from this movie. In dublin, a working class family has been unsuccessful in convincing their son to get a real job. Gene wilder 19332016 was a 2time oscar nominated actor, writer and director. Gene wilder 5 most memorable performances of late actor. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. He had either a son or daughter, were not sure probably a son since the frankenstein name went on, and that brings us to frederick frankenstein gene wilder. The supporting cast includes teri garr, cloris leachman, marty feldman, madeline kahn, kenneth mars, richard haydn, and gene. All three of brooks movies in which wilder appearedthe producers, blazing saddles, and young frankenstein have been selected for preservation by the national film registry and included on. Peter boyle gives the creaturemonster a comedic heart that will make you fall in love. After inheriting his grandfathers castle in transylvania, young dr. Gene wilder, the star of such comedy classics as young frankenstein and blazing saddles, has died, according to the. Gene wilder plays the frizzyhaired, eruptive college professor frederick frankenstein pronounced fronkensteen.
Jerome silberman june 11, 1933 august 29, 2016, known professionally as gene wilder, was an american actor, screenwriter, director, producer, singersongwriter and author. Young frankenstein movie clip sedative 2014 gene wilder, mel brooks bluray comedy movie hd dr. Rip gene wilder all rights to young frankenstein go to mel brooks and 20th century fox i own no rights. Young frankenstein is a key film in wilders cinematic legacy, and we are part of wilders legacy every time we quote even neigh young frankenstein. Why gene wilder stopped making movies by the mid90s, wilder was over hollywood. An allstar cast that includes gene wilder, peter boyle, madeline kahn, teri garr, cloris leachman and marty feldman bring mel brooks uniquely riotous take on the classic frankenstein story to life. Loud and lively at 90, mel brooks talks about gene wilder. A rich staple of comedy pros from brooks fun factory mel graciously did not cast himself here were employed to wring out the most laughs possible out of the fresh, inventive material. His father was a russian jewish immigrant, while his illinoisborn mother was of russian jewish descent. The idea came to him one winter in westhampton, new york. Mel brooks hilarious young frankenstein is one of those strange films that is so outlandish and makes fun of itself so much that it sucks the viewer into its twisted world and does not let up until the final credits roll. The titled character gene wilder decides to go to transylvania and continue the research of a late relative. Gene wilder wanted to be remembered more for young. Jul 26, 2014 just a short clip from a must see movie.
Frederick frankenstein meets igor for the first time. Why the abby normal scene from young frankenstein is my. Peter boyles monster is a brilliant comic creation, accomplished mostly without words. June 11, 1933 august 29, 2016 was an american actor, comedian, movie director, screenwriter and author. Died at 83, he had a secret and long battle going on with alzheimers. Essentially, this movie is a parody based on of the 1930s film adaptation of her novel. No matter what you hear in there, no matter how cruelly i beg you, no matter how terribly i may scream, do not open this door or you will undo everything.
Make offer young frankenstein laserdisc ld 110380 gene wilder mel brooks buy5 get freeship. Gene wilder was well famous and great for his funniest and great acting in movies like willy wonka and the chocolate factory along with he also said lots of quotes such as blazing saddles, inspirational quotes, and funny movies lines. Young frankenstein movie clip sedative 2014 gene wilder, mel brooks blu ray comedy movie hd dr. Loud and lively at 90, mel brooks talks about gene wilder, political correctness and his classic movies comedy legend mel brooks has a new book about the making of his 1974 classic young. Emotional mel brooks remembers gene wilder in young. And 12 months on from his death, here are 20 facts that prove he. Directed and written by brooks, the film brought wilder an oscar nomination as best supporting actor. Gene wilder, peter boyle, marty feldman, madeline kahn, cloris leachman, teri garr, mel brooks. Young frankenstein vhs, 1999 old gene wilder movie spoof on the frankenstein story. He goes there to put aside the family ridicule and shame. Young frankenstein critics consensus made with obvious affection for the original, young frankenstein is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by gene wilder.
Gene wilder celebrity profile check out the latest gene wilder photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Provided below are some great gene wilder and funny gene wilder movie young frankenstein lines. Oct, 2016 but you know, everybody blames all the questionable, dirty stuff on me, but gene wilder came up with what knockers. All in all, a great film to watch and have in your collection.
How mel brooks and gene wilder turned young frankenstein into a monster hit. Silberman, who manufactured miniature whiskey and beer bottles. The most quotable moments from young frankenstein. Love is the only thing that can save this poor creature, and i am going to convince him that he is loved even at the cost of my own life.
Frederick frankenstein gene wilder, receives word that hes inherited his famous ancestors transylvanian castle. Young frankenstein and gene wilders neighing legacy. Since wilder s death was announced on 29 august, several writers have mentioned his. Gene wilder was well famous and great for his funniest and great acting in movies. Gene hackman, who played tennis with wilder, insisted on taking a part for scale wages. Frankensteins grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits. Sep 27, 2016 rip gene wilder all rights to young frankenstein go to mel brooks and 20th century fox i own no rights. Young frankenstein is a 1974 american comedy horror film directed by mel brooks and starring gene wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous dr.
Gene wilder yells in a scene from the movie young frankenstein circa 1974. Young frankenstein is a 1974 american comedy horror film directed by mel brooks and starring gene wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous. Young frankenstein is a 1974 american horror comedy film directed by mel brooks and starring gene wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous dr. Victor frankenstein, and peter boyle as the monster. With gene wilder, madeline kahn, marty feldman, peter boyle. His 12 greatest films, ranked worst to best, include young frankenstein, blazing saddles.
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