The Best Western Movies Ever Made

Blazing Saddles

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.

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.

• Released: 07 Feb 1974 in USA in
• Runtime: 93 min
• Genre: Comedy, Western
• Rated: R
• Starring: Not Available
• BoxOffice : $119,601,481
• Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations.

Story/Plot: In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.

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