Blazing Saddles
1974 · Movie · R · 93 min · ★ 7.2 · 81% critics
In a Western town that keeps getting in the way of a railroad, a powerful outsider schemes to seize the land by making daily life unbearable. When the sheriff is removed, the town pushes for a replacement, setting off a clash between community order and a carefully planted plan.
Also known as Black Bart · Tex X
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Details
- Years
- 1974
- Release date
- 1974-02-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (2,081 votes)
About
If you enjoy bold satire and quick, chaotic laughs in a classic Western spoof, you’ll likely have a good time; Not for you if you want modern, respectful humor or you dislike dated racial jokes, similar to Young Frankenstein.
Pros: fast slapstick jokes; strong lead chemistry; memorable running gags | Cons: some jokes feel dated; ending seems uneven; some humor off-putting
Themes
- governor
- saloon
- gun
- parody
- marching band
- breaking the fourth wall
- spoof
- racism
- railroad
- interrupted hanging
- cowboy
- western town
- +9 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1975 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1975 · nominated
Cast & crew
Cleavon Little
as Bart
Gene Wilder
as Jim
Slim Pickens
as Taggart
Harvey Korman
as Hedley Lamarr
Madeline Kahn
as Lili Von Shtupp
Mel Brooks
as Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief
Burton Gilliam
as Lyle
Alex Karras
as Mongo
David Huddleston
as Olson Johnson
Liam Dunn
as Rev. Johnson
Directed by Mel Brooks