6 Movies Mel Brooks Produced That May Surprise Even His Biggest Fans

When most people think of Mel Brooks, they probably think of Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, The Producers, Spaceballs or one of his many outrageously funny films they still quote decades later. But as Brooks marks his 100th birthday on June 28, it is worth looking at a very different part of his career. Through his production company, Brooksfilms, Brooks helped bring several movies to the screen that had little in common with his famous spoof comedies.

Some were dramas, while others were horror films or even a quiet literary romance. Together, they show a side of Brooks that casual fans may forget: a producer who backed serious filmmakers. Here are several movies you may not have realized had a Brooks connection.