About
Broadway producer, Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming little old ladies to invest in a production many times over what it will actually cost, and then put on a sure-fire flop, so nobody will ask for their money back – and what can be a more certain flop than a tasteless musical celebrating Hitler.
Cast
Zero Mostel
Max Bialystock
Gene Wilder
Leo Bloom
Estelle Winwood
"Hold Me Touch Me"
Christopher Hewett
Roger De Bris
Kenneth Mars
Franz Liebkind
Lee Meredith
Ulla
Renée Taylor
Eva Braun
Andréas Voutsinas
Carmen Ghia
William Hickey
The Drunk
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Lists
#783 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#413 on 500 Essential Cult Movies Jennifer Eiss
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
#11 on AFI's 100 years...100 laughs AFI
Awards
Oscar for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen Mel Brooks
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role