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
A Little Satire Never Hurt Anyone
Rather than being classical western, Blazing Saddles is a satirical interpretation and production based on stereotypes around this genre. It showcases Mel Brooks’ deep understanding of the genre in his genius satirical take on these movies. Its main stars are Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder.
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This Satire was Hilarious
