Blazing Saddles

A wildly over-the-top, anarchic romp that skewers societal norms with relentless comedic energy.

Directed by

Mel Brooks

Genres

Western, Comedy

Starring

Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens

Tagline

...or never give a saga an even break!

Overview

Crafty railroad worker Bart becomes the first Black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the citizens of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new protector. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend Jim are their only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.

How it feels

Satirical, campy and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Race, power, corruption, justice

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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