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Blazing Saddles

...or never give a saga an even break!

1974 R 1h 33m

ComedyWestern

7.2/10 TMDB Score2,168 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleBlazing Saddles
Release dateFeb 7, 1974
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)R
Keywordssatire, breaking the fourth wall, musical, gun, alcoholism, racism, spoof, parody, governor, saloon, marching band, railroad
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★ 7.2/10

2,168 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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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.