Brooks' Finest...

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 1999)

Mel Brooks' finest screen achievement stars the legendary Mostel and Wilder as two men on a mission to make money off (what they hope to be) the biggest flop in the history of theater. Dick Shawn is priceless as their odd choice for Hitler in the musical "Springtime for Hitler." Kenneth Mars is also wonderful as the author of this wretched musical. Estelle Winwood, Christopher Hewitt are also fine in support. Wilder received an Oscar nomination and the film won a prize for its sharp screenplay.