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In order to ruin a western

, a corrupt appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.

Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical

film directed by Mel Brooks. It's known for its irreverent humor, social commentary, and breaking of the fourth wall. The is set in the West and takes a comedic approach to various social issues, particularly racism.

Here's a brief summary of the

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The fictional town of Rock Ridge is about to be destroyed to make way for a new

. To prevent the citizens from protesting, corrupt Attorney General Hedley Lamarr (played by Harvey Korman) devises a plan to appoint a black sheriff, thinking that the racist townspeople will leave and chaos will ensue.

The plan backfires when the new sheriff, Bart (Cleavon Little), quickly wins over the town with his charm and resourcefulness. He forms an unlikely

with a drunk and washed-up gunslinger named Jim (). Together, they face the challenges of racism, , and the threat of Lamarr's hired thugs.

The humor in Blazing Saddles is often absurd, breaking the conventions of traditional Western films and satirizing racial stereotypes. The film uses anachronisms, slapstick comedy, and clever wordplay to deliver its satirical commentary on racism and social issues.

Blazing Saddles is celebrated for its bold and unapologetic approach to humor and its willingness to tackle sensitive subjects. It has become a

and is considered one of the greatest comedy films of aLL . The film's unique style and social commentary continue to make it relevant and appreciated by today.

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Cast

Main Cast:

• as Bart
• as The Waco Kid
• Mel Brooks as Mongo
• as Hedley Lamarr
• Madeline Kahn as Lili von Schtubb
• Slim Pickens as Taggart
• Burton Gilliam as Jim
• as Mongo's Henchman
• David Landau as Rabbi
• Steve Miller as Howard Johnson
• Robert Ridgely as Sheriff Johnson
• Daniel Valdez as Mexican Worker
• Aubrey Morris as Cleaning Lady

Supporting Cast:

• Liam Dunn as Governor
• John Ritter as Young Bart
• Jack Lester as Dr. Pompous
• Norman Steinberg as Frenchy
• Mel Tillis as
• Charles Dierkop as Lyle Sweet
• George Furth as Reverend Johnson
• as Bart's Bodyguard
• Lucille Benson as Old Lady
• Ed Begley Jr. as Reporter
• Larry Marks as Reporter
• as Old Man
• as City Slicker
• Warren Berlinger as Train
• Mel Brooks as Indian Chief (voice)
• Gene Wilder as Cantor (voice)
• Slim Pickens as Narrator (voice)

Cameo Appearances:

• Dom DeLuise as Nervous Man
• Harvey Keitel as Orderly
• Clint Eastwood as Stranger

Trailer

Release Year: 1974
Distributor:

Genre: ,
Runtime: 1h 33m

Director: Mel Brooks
Writer: Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Andrew Bergman
Box Office Gross: $119,616,663

Release Date (Theaters): February 7, 1974

Did You Know

• Cleavon Little was not warned about the "you know... morons" line. His reaction was real.
• The desk and chair in Gov. LePetomane's office change throughout the movie. This is probably a gag.

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