In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. It's known for its irreverent humor, social commentary, and breaking of the fourth wall. The film is set in the American West and takes a comedic approach to various social issues, particularly racism.
Here's a brief summary of the plot:
The fictional town of Rock Ridge is about to be destroyed to make way for a new railroad. To prevent the citizens from protesting, corrupt Attorney General Hedley Lamarr (played by Harvey Korman) devises a plan to appoint a black sheriff, thinking that the racist townspeople will leave and chaos will ensue.
The plan backfires when the new sheriff, Bart (Cleavon Little), quickly wins over the town with his charm and resourcefulness. He forms an unlikely partnership with a drunk and washed-up gunslinger named Jim (Gene Wilder). Together, they face the challenges of racism, corruption, and the threat of Lamarr's hired thugs.
The humor in Blazing Saddles is often absurd, breaking the conventions of traditional Western films and satirizing racial stereotypes. The film uses anachronisms, slapstick comedy, and clever wordplay to deliver its satirical commentary on racism and social issues.
Blazing Saddles is celebrated for its bold and unapologetic approach to humor and its willingness to tackle sensitive subjects. It has become a cult classic and is considered one of the greatest comedy films of aLL time. The film's unique style and social commentary continue to make it relevant and appreciated by audiences today.
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Cast
Main Cast:
- Cleavon Little as Bart
- Gene Wilder as The Waco Kid
- Mel Brooks as Mongo
- Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr
- Madeline Kahn as Lili von Schtubb
- Slim Pickens as Taggart
- Burton Gilliam as Jim
- Alex Karras as Mongo's Henchman
- David Landau as Rabbi
- Steve Miller as Howard Johnson
- Robert Ridgely as Sheriff Johnson
- Daniel Valdez as Mexican Worker
- Aubrey Morris as Cleaning Lady
Supporting Cast:
- Liam Dunn as Governor
- John Ritter as Young Bart
- Jack Lester as Dr. Pompous
- Norman Steinberg as Frenchy
- Mel Tillis as singer
- Charles Dierkop as Lyle Sweet
- George Furth as Reverend Johnson
- Dan Haggerty as Bart's Bodyguard
- Lucille Benson as Old Lady
- Ed Begley Jr. as Reporter
- Larry Marks as Reporter
- Al Lewis as Old Man
- Dick Van Patten as City Slicker
- Warren Berlinger as Train Engineer
- Mel Brooks as Indian Chief (voice)
- Gene Wilder as Cantor (voice)
- Slim Pickens as Narrator (voice)
Cameo Appearances:
- Dom DeLuise as Nervous Man
- Harvey Keitel as Orderly
- Clint Eastwood as Stranger
Trailer
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Release Year: 1974
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 1h 33m
Director: Mel Brooks
Writer: Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Andrew Bergman
Box Office Gross: $119,616,663
Release Date (Theaters): February 7, 1974
Did You Know
- Cleavon Little was not warned about the "you know... morons" line. His reaction was real.
- The desk and chair in Gov. LePetomane's office change throughout the movie. This is probably a gag.