Blazing Saddles (1974)

Name: Blazing Saddles
Genre: Western, Comedy
Released: 1974
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn

1h 33m United States of America

Western Comedy

Plot

In a town predominantly filled with residents named Johnson, a railroad project faces obstruction. To seize the land, the unscrupulous Hedley Lamarr employs his goons to create chaos. When the sheriff is murdered, the townsfolk petition the Governor for a replacement. In a twist, Hedley manipulates the situation, leading the Governor to appoint the first black sheriff in the West. This unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a comedic clash between tradition and progress, as the new sheriff navigates the challenges of a town resistant to change.

Cast

Cleavon Little Gene Wilder Slim Pickens Harvey Korman Madeline Kahn Mel Brooks Burton Gilliam Alex Karras David Huddleston Liam Dunn John Hillerman George Furth Jack Starrett Carol Arthur Richard Collier