Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 western movie directed by Mel Brooks, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder and Slim Pickens.
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.
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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. 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.
When was Blazing Saddles released?
Blazing Saddles was released on 7 February 1974.
How long is Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles runs 1h 33m.
Who made Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles was directed by Mel Brooks.
Where can I watch Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch Blazing Saddles
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Cleavon Little as Bart
- Gene Wilder as Jim
- Slim Pickens as Taggart
- Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr
- Madeline Kahn as Lili Von Shtupp
- Mel Brooks as Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief
- Burton Gilliam as Lyle
- Alex Karras as Mongo
- David Huddleston as Olson Johnson
- Liam Dunn as Rev. Johnson
- John Hillerman as Howard Johnson
- George Furth as Van Johnson