The Best Western Movies Ever Made
Blazing saddles (1974)
Mel Brooks, the main actor and co-writer of this movie, brought new, witty humor to the genre. $2.6 million of estimated production budget turned into a $119.6 million box office, making Blazing Saddles one of the most profitable westerns ever.
Rather than being classical western, Blazing Saddles is a satirical interpretation and production based on stereotypes around this genre. It showcases Mel Brooks’ deep understanding of the genre in his genius satirical take on these movies. Its main stars are Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder.
Movie Plot: In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.
- Genre: Comedy, Western
- Rated: R
- Released: 07 Feb 1974 in USA
- Runtime: 93 min
- Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman
- BoxOffice: $119,601,481
- Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.
Blazing Saddles was Written by Mel Brooks (screenplay), Norman Steinberg (screenplay), Andrew Bergman (screenplay), Richard Pryor (screenplay), Alan Uger (screenplay), Andrew Bergman (story) and directed by Mel Brooks and produced by Warner Brothers, Crossbow Productions.
88% Rotten Tomatoes
73/100 Metacritic
