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AWARDS DATABASE
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FACT SHEETFact Sheet
Title: "The Producers"
Genre: Musical comedy Director: Susan Stroman Producers: Mel Brooks and Jonathan Sanger Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Will Ferrell, Uma Thurman, Andrea Martin, Debra Monk, Jon Lovitz Synopsis: A scheming, ne'er-do-well theater producer and his meek accountant cook up an idea for a surefire Broadway flop as a way to bilk their investors. But their carefully laid plans go haywire when the show becomes an unexpected hit. Story source: Based on the hit 2001 Broadway musical comedy written by Mel Brooks which, in turn, was based on Brooks' 1969 film of the same name. Studio: Universal Pictures Factoid: The Broadway version of "The Producers" won a record 12 Tony Awards. The first film version won Brooks an Oscar for best original screenplay. Release date: Dec. 23, 2005 Running time: N/A MPAA rating: N/A |
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