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Blazing Saddles

R1h 33m1974Mel Brooks
IMDb: 7.7/10Rotten: 89%Metacritic: 73/100
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"...or never give a saga an even break!"

A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.

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GovernorSaloonGunParodyMarching BandBreaking The Fourth WallSpoofRacismRailroadInterrupted Hanging

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Frequently asked questions

What is Blazing Saddles (1974) about?

A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.

Who stars in Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little (Bart), Gene Wilder (Jim), Slim Pickens (Taggart), Harvey Korman (Hedley Lamarr), Madeline Kahn (Lili Von Shtupp). The film was directed by Mel Brooks.

How long is Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

Is Blazing Saddles worth watching?

Blazing Saddles holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Western, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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