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Blazing Saddles
1974 93 min United States of America R 12+
★7.8
Western, Comedy
Director: Mel Brooks
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Description
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.
Budget:
$2.6M
US Gross:
$119.62M
Worldwide:
$119.5M
Starring
Cleavon Little
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Gene Wilder
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Slim Pickens
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Awards
BAFTA 1975
— Best Breakthrough
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Original Song
BAFTA 1975
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 1975
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Blazing Saddles is widely regarded as a groundbreaking, irreverent satire that masterfully parodies Western tropes through a mix of slapstick, meta-humor, and sharp social commentary. While it remains a beloved cult classic for its daring comedy and performances, contemporary viewers are sometimes divided by its provocative handling of racial themes.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder serves as the reliable anchor for the film's absurd scenarios. | |
| Direction | Mel Brooks demonstrates a masterful command of genre parody, effectively dismantling Western clichés while simultaneously honoring the classic film form. | |
| Acting | Madeline Kahn’s comedic performance, particularly her parody of Marlene Dietrich, stands out as a high point of the film. | |
| Humor | The film's use of provocative, racially charged humor creates a generational divide, where some perceive a sophisticated satire of bigotry while others find the material offensive. | |
| Ending | The unconventional, meta-fictional conclusion of the film splits opinion, with some praising its bold deconstruction of the genre and others finding the abrupt ending lackluster. |