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The Producers (2005)
Director: Susan Stroman
Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell
Runtime134 min
Rating12
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A conniving Broadway producer and his meek accountant plan to profit from charming wealthy old biddies to invest in an overbudget production, and then put on a sure-fire disaster, so nobody will ask for their money back — and what's more disastrous than a tasteless musical celebrating Adolf Hitler.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2005 film adaptation of The Producers, directed by Susan Stroman, received a mixed critical reception. While some praised the film's vibrant musical numbers and comedic performances, others found the adaptation lacking compared to the original Broadway production. The film was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. The Producers received an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 56%, indicating a divisive public response.
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The Producers is a 2005 American musical comedy film directed by Susan Stroman and written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan based on the eponymous 2001 Broadway musical, which in turn was based on Brooks' 1967 film of the same name. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell, Gary Beach, Roger Bart, and Jon Lovitz. Creature effects were provided by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
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