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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Producers, The
1968
Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 68 (Jan 2003) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Zero Mostel, Dick Shawn & Gene Wilder

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 3
DD Sound Rating: 3
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 5
Internet Links
http://www.mgm.com/dvd

Special Features
Special features found on the B-side of the DVD-14 include a 64-minute making-of documentary, sketch and photo galleries, an outtake, and a written statement about "The Producers" by Peter Sellers (read by Paul Mazursky).


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1002632
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

(Retail Price): $24.98
(DVD Type): Dual Side, Single Layer/Dual Layer (DVD14)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): Yes
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 90
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1968
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 12/03/02
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Mel Brooks
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Max Bialystock (Mostel) is a theatrical producer who has seen better days. His new accountant Leo Bloom (Wilder) makes one suggestion of two that Max can

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a slightly dated picture, but one that exhibits satisfying sharpness and detail. At times, the picture has a slightly smeared appearance. Colors are nicely saturated, with accurate fleshtones and generally deep blacks. However, there are some scenes which have an undersaturated, dull color scheme. The source element is quite clean, with few artifacts. There is only minor edge enhancement and pixelization to complain about. (Suzanne Hodges) Also includes a modified 1.33:1 fullscreen version (not reviewed).

Soundtrack:
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