- General Note:
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Also released in 2014 with the same technical specifications and special features.
Based on characters in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Special features: Commentary by Mel Brooks ; "Making FrankenSense of 'Young Frankenstein'" featurette ; interviews with Marty Feldman, Gene Wilder & Cloris Leachman ; Deleted scenes & outtakes ; Production stills.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Gerald Hirschfeld ; film editor, John C. Howard ; music composed and conducted by John Morris.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Madeline Kahn.
- Target Audience Note:
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MPAA rating: PG.
- System Details Note:
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DVD; NTSC, region 1; wide screen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.
- Language Note:
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English, French, or Spanish language soundtracks ; optional English closed-captions for the hearing impaired ; optional subtitles in English SDH.
- Awards Note:
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Named to the National Film Registry in 2003 by the Library of Congress ; Winner, Best Dramatic Writing (Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder), 1976 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Nebula Awards ; Winner, Best Dramatic Presentation, 1975 Hugo Awards ; Winner, Golden Scroll awards for : Best Director (Mel Brooks), Best Horror Film, Best Make-up (William Tuttle), Best Set Direction (Robert de Vestel, Dale Hennesy), Best Supporting Actor (Marty Feldman), 1976 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (USA).
