The failed Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his overambitious accountant come up with a plan... The two realize that by exploiting a few gullible investors, who are mostly wealthy older women, they can make more money with a “flop” than with a “hit show.” Armed with the worst script ever written, “Springtime for Hitler,” and an equally disastrous director, the two set their sights on spectacular failure. However, when their deliberately morbid musical unexpectedly becomes a hit with audiences, they find themselves facing an unexpected triumph. With its blend of smug humor and social satire, The Producers remains a timeless classic. The film, which was actually a flop at first, shows that an apparent failure can become a cult film. It was even rewarded with an Oscar® for Best Screenplay.