Young Frankenstein
1974 film by Mel Brooks · Released December 15, 1974
Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks. The screenplay was co-written by Brooks and Gene Wilder. Wilder also starred in the lead role as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Victor Frankenstein. Peter Boyle portrayed the monster.
Cast ages when filming began (February 19, 1974)
- Marty Feldman, as Igor: 39
- Peter Boyle, as the Monster: 38
- Teri Garr, as Inga: 29
- Madeline Kahn, as Elizabeth: 31
- Cloris Leachman, as Frau Blücher: 47
- Kenneth Mars, as Inspector Kemp: 38
- Richard Haydn, as Herr Gerhardt Falkstein: 68
- Gene Hackman, as Harold: 44
- Gene Wilder, as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: 40
- Liam Dunn, as Mr. Hilltop: 57
- Danny Goldman, as Medical student: 34
- Arthur Malet, as Village elder: 46
- Berry Kroeger, as Village Elder}}: 61
- Leon Askin: 66
- Michael Fox, as Helga's father: 52
- Rolfe Sedan, as Train conductor: 78
- Monte Landis, as the Gravediggers: 40