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‘It’s a perfectly good little movie’: Mel Brooks thought there was ‘no reason’ to make ‘The Producers’ into a musical
US actor and writer Mel Brooks has said he thought there was “no reason” to make his 1967 hit film The Producers into a musical. The 98-year-old, who won an original screenplay Oscar for the film, ...
Mel Brooks Thought There Was “No Reason To Make ‘The Producers’ Into A Musical”
The musical adaptation of the film version of The Producers is one of Mel Brooks ’ greatest successes, but the veteran ...
Gene Hackman Death: Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood Mourn “Inspiring and Magnificent” Two-Time Oscar Winner
The 'French Connection' and 'Hoosiers' star was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New ...
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The Producers to transfer to the West End
The Menier’s artistic director David Babani praised the show’s “incomparable” cast, adding: “To have the opportunity to do it ...
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The cast of The Producers on bringing Mel Brooks’ politically incorrect humour to the West End
This week WhatsOnStage secretly met up with the Menier’s principal cast to get their thoughts on the news and on why they ...
Our 7 favorite Gene Hackman films
An unpredictable, volatile presence onscreen, the actor leaves behind major performances in five different decades. We ...
Critic’s Appreciation: Gene Hackman, a Tough Guy With Infinite Nuance and Boundless Range
From his signature roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ to stunners like ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Night Moves’ and ...
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Mel Brooks recalls Gene Hackman's "perfect" 'Young Frankenstein' performance
Although Gene Hackman left a legacy of outstanding dramatic performances, he also managed to elicit some laughs throughout ...
Dramas, mysteries, a heist and more: Gene Hackman's most memorable roles
Gene Hackman's most memorable roles span genres and decades, including titles like "The French Connection," "The Conversation ...
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Tom Hanks, Michelle Pfeiffer and Barbra Streisand mourn Gene Hackman
Hollywood stars Tom Hanks, Mel Brooks, Michelle Pfeiffer and Barbra Streisand have led tributes to Gene Hackman following his death at the age of 95. The American actor, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, ...
Mel Brooks Recalls Gene Hackman’s “Perfect” ‘Young Frankenstein’ Performance: “I Was Over The Moon”
Following Gene Hackman's death at age 95, Mel Brooks reminisced about working with him on the Oscar-nominated 1974 comedy ...
Gene Hackman: Five Undersung Roles Showcasing His “Threat and Heart”
A look back at some of the Oscar-winner’s less-obvious work after his and his wife's untimely deaths in New Mexico.