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
1933-2016
Gene Wilder

 

98
Mel Brooks

 

1933-2009
Dom DeLuise

 

1942-1999
Madeline Kahn

 

1927-2008
Harvey Korman

 

1919-1983
Slim Pickens

 

1939-1992
Cleavon Little

 

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 onĀ AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs in 2000.