Blazing Saddles (1974) — Screenplay
A black sheriff is sent to save a racist town from a corrupt politician who wants their land for the railroad.
- Written by
- Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Alan Uger
- Genre
- Comedy, Western
- Length
- 124 pages
A sharp satire that subverts the Western genre while delivering relentless laughs. Study its fearless approach to social commentary and its use of anachronistic dialogue to highlight absurdity. The film's rapid-fire pacing and ensemble timing offer a masterclass in comedic structure.
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