Blazing Saddles
"...or never give a saga an even break!"
Originally released in 1974. Blazing Saddles is a western/comedy film. directed by Mel Brooks.
Starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, and Slim Pickens
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2,006 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$119.5M
46.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Revenue
- $119,500,000
Production Companies
- Crossbow Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blazing Saddles 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...
Who directed Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles was directed by Mel Brooks.
How long is Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Blazing Saddles released?
Blazing Saddles was released on February 7, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blazing Saddles?
The main cast of Blazing Saddles includes Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn.
Is Blazing Saddles worth watching?
Blazing Saddles has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,006 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.