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Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

7th February 1974
1h 33m
Mel Brooks
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Blazing Saddles is a Comedy Western film released on 7th February 1974; Mel Brooks directed the film which stars Gene Wilder, Dom DeLuise, and Anne Bancroft. It was later remade/rebooted as Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank in 2022. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $116,900,000 on its budget.

Plot

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 Lemar 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.

Genres & Themes

Cast (26)

Gene Wilder's profile
Gene Wilder
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Dom DeLuise's profile
Dom DeLuise
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Anne Bancroft's profile
Anne Bancroft
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Slim Pickens's profile
Slim Pickens
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Mel Brooks's profile
Mel Brooks
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
David Huddleston's profile
David Huddleston
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Madeline Kahn's profile
Madeline Kahn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Robert Ridgely's profile
Robert Ridgely
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Harvey Korman's profile
Harvey Korman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Burton Gilliam's profile
Burton Gilliam
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
George Furth's profile
George Furth
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
John Hillerman's profile
John Hillerman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Karl Lukas's profile
Karl Lukas
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Liam Dunn's profile
Liam Dunn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Cleavon Little's profile
Cleavon Little
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Carol Arthur's profile
Carol Arthur
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Alex Karras's profile
Alex Karras
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Ralph Manza's profile
Ralph Manza
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Richard Collier's profile
Richard Collier
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Jack Starrett's profile
Jack Starrett
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Don Megowan's profile
Don Megowan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Robyn Hilton's profile
Robyn Hilton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Count Basie
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 69

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Blazing Saddles FAQ

When was Blazing Saddles released?

Blazing Saddles was released 51 years ago, on Thursday February 7th, 1974.

How much did Blazing Saddles cost to make?

The budget was $2,600,000.

How much money did Blazing Saddles make?

The worldwide revenue was $119,500,000.

Is Blazing Saddles on Netflix?

No, Blazing Saddles is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Blazing Saddles on Amazon Prime?

No, Blazing Saddles is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Blazing Saddles on Disney Plus?

No, Blazing Saddles is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Blazing Saddles Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

4% 20-29
23% 30-39
35% 40-49
23% 50-59
4% 60-69
12% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

15% Female
85% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown