Blazing Saddles
Released Date
February 7, 1974
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Genre
Comedy
Rating
R
Worldwide Gross
Domestic Gross + International Gross = Worldwide Gross
$119,601,481 + $0 = $119,601,481
$119,601,481 + $0 = $119,601,481
About Blazing Saddles
In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.
About
A satire of American westerns about a black sheriff whose town is against him until he proves to be a great protector of the town.
Trivia
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards including best supporting actress, best song, and best editing. It was listed as number six on AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs in 2000.