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Ribald, tasteless and hilarious ... this classic spoof of the Western genre by director Mel Brooks pokes fun at everyone and everything. A corrupt governor grants a reprieve to an African American convict if the condemned man agrees to serve as sheriff of a small Western town, believing that new sheriff will only live long enough to serve the needs of the governor and his nefarious railroad-baron backer. Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Madeline Kahn); Best Music, Original Song; and Best Film Editing.

Cast

  • Cleavon Little
  • Gene Wilder
  • Slim Pickens
  • Harvey Korman
  • Madeline Kahn
  • Mel Brooks
  • Burton Gilliam
  • Alex Karras
  • David Huddleston
  • Liam Dunn

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Metacritic

100

It's a crazed grabbag of a movie that does everything to keep us laughing except hit us over the head with a rubber chicken. Mostly, it succeeds. It's an audience picture; it doesn't have a lot of classy polish and its structure is a total mess. But of course! What does that matter while Alex Karris is knocking a horse cold with a right cross to the jaw?

Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
50

Much of the laughter Mr. Brooks inspires is hopeful, before-the-gag laughter, which can be terribly tiring...Blazing Saddles has no dominant personality, and it looks as if it includes every gag thought up in every story conference. Whether good, bad, or mild, nothing was thrown out.

Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
91

No comic trope, however musty or studded with whiskers, is off limits, including bad puns, physical shtick, pie fights, goofy names and accents, song-and-dance numbers, Jewish Indians, or just having a bunch of cowpokes farting around the campfire. Some of the jokes drop like lead, but the film's anarchic spirit carries a lot of excitement, because Brooks' anything-goes philosophy means that no comedic possibilities go unconsidered.

Metacritic review by Scott Tobias
Scott Tobias
The A.V. Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024) about?
Ribald, tasteless and hilarious ... this classic spoof of the Western genre by director Mel Brooks pokes fun at everyone and everything. A corrupt governor grants a reprieve to an African American convict if the condemned man agrees to serve as sheriff of a small Western town, believing that new sheriff will only live long enough to serve the needs of the governor and his nefarious railroad-baron backer. Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Madeline Kahn); Best Music, Original Song; and Best Film Editing.
Who's the cast of Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024)?
  • Cleavon Little as Bart
  • Gene Wilder as Jim
  • Slim Pickens as Taggart
  • Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr
  • Madeline Kahn as Lili Von Shtüpp
  • Mel Brooks as Governor Lepetomane, Indian Chief
  • Burton Gilliam as Lyle
  • Alex Karras as Mongo
  • David Huddleston as Olson Johnson
  • Liam Dunn as Rev. Johnson
Who's the director behind Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024)?
Mel Brooks directed Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024).
Who produced Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024)?
Michael Hertzberg produced Blazing Saddles 50th Anniversary (2024).