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Where was Young Frankenstein filmed?

1975 film, directed by Mel Brooks.

  • Santa Monica

The story is set in Transylvania, United States, about 6,377 miles (10,263 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Transylvania, United States
Filmed in
Santa Monica
Distance
About 6,377 miles (10,263 km) between Transylvania, United States and the nearest filming location.
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About Young Frankenstein

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Released
1975
Director
Mel Brooks
Cast
Marty FeldmanPeter BoyleTeri GarrMadeline KahnCloris LeachmanKenneth MarsRichard HaydnGene HackmanGene WilderLiam Dunn
Genre
Comedy HorrorHorrorScience FictionParody
Based on
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Awards
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation; Nebula Award for Best Script; Saturn Award for Best Horror Film; Saturn Award for Best Director and 3 more

When Frederick inherits the family castle in Transylvania, he travels to Europe to inspect the property.

Frederick and Igor steal a recently executed criminal's corpse.

Frightened by Igor lighting a match, the Monster attacks Frederick and nearly strangles him before being sedated.

Famous lines from Young Frankenstein

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  • But sir..Student
  • Dr. Frankenstein?Igor
  • Why the worm, sir.Student
  • You're putting me on.Igor
  • Dr. Frank.. Fronkensteen.Student

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