Blazing Saddles (1974)
...or never give a saga an even break!
Storyline
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 perpetually drunk gunfighter friend Jim are their only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Blazing Saddles |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 7, 1974 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | satire, breaking the fourth wall, musical, gun, alcoholism, racism, spoof, parody, governor, saloon, marching band, railroad |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
FAQ
What is Blazing Saddles about?
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 perpetually drunk gunfighter friend Jim are their only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.
When was Blazing Saddles released?
Blazing Saddles was released on Feb 7, 1974 (status: Released).
Who directed Blazing Saddles?
Mel Brooks directed Blazing Saddles.
What is the TMDB rating of Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 2,168 votes.