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1974 · 93 min · R

Blazing Saddles

Directed by Mel Brooks · Western, Comedy

Blazing Saddles (1974) is a Western film, directed by Mel Brooks set during the 1800s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated R.

A western, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of prejudice & racism play out through metafiction.

Composer
John Morris
Cinematography
Joseph F. Biroc
Cast
Cleavon LittleGene WilderSlim PickensHarvey KormanMadeline KahnMel BrooksBurton GilliamAlex Karras

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
DesertRural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Prejudice & Racism
Structure
Metafiction
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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