The Producers

Movie / Show Details

Director Susan Stroman brings Mel Brooks’ 1967 film to the screen in this 2005 musical comedy starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. The story follows two Broadway producers who devise a scheme to profit by intentionally staging a flop show, betting they can make more money from a failure than a success. When their deliberately offensive musical unexpectedly becomes a hit, the con unravels in hilarious fashion. The ensemble cast includes Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell, Andrea Martin, Gary Beach, and others, delivering elaborate musical numbers and sharp comedic timing throughout.

This single-disc DVD release runs two hours and fourteen minutes and carries a PG-13 rating from Universal Pictures. Special features include deleted scenes, outtakes, an analysis of the “I Wanna Be a Producer” number, and a commentary track with director Stroman. Grab this used copy and enjoy a vibrant adaptation of a Broadway phenomenon without the new-release price tag.