Blazing Saddles

...or never give a saga an even break!

19741h 33m7.2(2,168 votes)

WesternComedy

Synopsis

Crafty railroad worker Bart becomes the first Black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the citizens of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new protector. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his…

Blazing Saddles (1974) is a western and comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. It stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, and Slim Pickens. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,168 votes.

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Director

Mel Brooks

Cast

Cleavon Little

Bart

Gene Wilder

Jim

Slim Pickens

Taggart

Harvey Korman

Hedley Lamarr

Madeline Kahn

Lili Von Shtupp

Mel Brooks

William Le Petomane / Indian Chief

Burton Gilliam

Lyle

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Where can I watch Blazing Saddles?

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Who stars in Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, and Harvey Korman, and was directed by Mel Brooks.

How long is Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Blazing Saddles come out?

Blazing Saddles was released in 1974.

What genre is Blazing Saddles?

Blazing Saddles is a western and comedy film.

Is Blazing Saddles worth watching?

Blazing Saddles holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.