Blazing Saddles
“...or never give a saga an even break!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Cleavon Little
Bart
Gene Wilder
Jim
Slim Pickens
Taggart
Harvey Korman
Hedley Lamarr
Madeline Kahn
Lili Von Shtupp
Mel Brooks
William Le Petomane / Indian Chief
Burton Gilliam
Lyle
Alex Karras
Mongo
David Huddleston
Olson Johnson
Liam Dunn
Rev. Johnson
John Hillerman
Howard Johnson
George Furth
Van Johnson
Jack Starrett
Gabby Johnson
Carol Arthur
Harriett Johnson
Richard Collier
Dr. Sam Johnson
Charles McGregor
Charlie
Robyn Hilton
Miss Stein
Don Megowan
Gum Chewer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$119.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
45.96x
+$116.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bergman, Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Richard Pryor, Alan Uger
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- Blazing Saddles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $119.5M
- Production Studios
- Crossbow Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Brooks
Andrew Bergman, Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Richard Pryor, Alan Uger
John Morris
Joseph F. Biroc
Danford B. Greene, John C. Howard
Michael Hertzberg
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Brooks
Director
Michael Hertzberg
Producer
Andrew Bergman
Screenplay
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Danford B. Greene
Editor
Mel Brooks
Screenplay
Norman Steinberg
Screenplay
Richard Pryor
Screenplay
John C. Howard
Editor
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Costume Design
Alan Uger
Screenplay
Al Wyatt Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blazing Saddles
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What is Blazing Saddles about?
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.
Who directed Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles was directed by Mel Brooks.
Who stars in Blazing Saddles?
The principal cast of Blazing Saddles includes Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn.
When was Blazing Saddles released and how long is it?
Blazing Saddles was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles had a reported production budget of $2.6M and grossed $119.5M at the worldwide box office (45.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Blazing Saddles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blazing Saddles was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blazing Saddles?
Blazing Saddles holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).