"First Time Watching Blazing Saddles – This Movie is Wild!"

Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical comedy directed by Mel Brooks that hilariously skewers the Western genre while delivering biting social commentary. The film follows Bart (Cleavon Little), a Black railroad worker unexpectedly appointed as the sheriff of the all-white town of Rock Ridge. His appointment is part of a scheme by the corrupt state attorney general, Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman), to drive out the townsfolk and take their valuable land. However, Bart teams up with the washed-up gunslinger Jim, a.k.a. "The Waco Kid" (Gene Wilder), to outsmart Lamarr and his henchmen. With a mix of absurd humor, sharp wit, and over-the-top antics, the movie breaks the fourth wall, parodies classic Western tropes, and delivers a bold critique of racism, power, and greed. Infamously irreverent and packed with iconic scenes, Blazing Saddles remains a groundbreaking and controversial comedy classic. Here’s the main cast of Blazing Saddles: Cleavon Little as Sheriff Bart A railroad worker turned sheriff who becomes the hero of Rock Ridge. Gene Wilder as Jim, "The Waco Kid" A former gunslinger and Bart's quick-draw ally. Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr The conniving state attorney general plotting to destroy Rock Ridge. Madeline Kahn as Lili Von Shtüpp A sultry cabaret singer and Hedley's accomplice, parodying femme fatale archetypes. Slim Pickens as Taggart Hedley Lamarr's dim-witted but loyal foreman. Mel Brooks as Governor William J. Le Petomane / Indian Chief Brooks takes on dual roles as the bumbling governor and a humorous Native American chief. David Huddleston as Olson Johnson A leading citizen of Rock Ridge. Liam Dunn as Rev. Johnson The town preacher with a flair for dramatic speeches. Alex Karras as Mongo A strong but simple-minded enforcer with a soft spot for Bart. John Hillerman as Howard Johnson Another prominent resident of Rock Ridge. Dom DeLuise as Buddy Bizarre A flamboyant director featured in the film's famous "breaking the fourth wall" sequence. George Furth as Van Johnson A key Rock Ridge townsman. The film also includes numerous cameo appearances and comedic bit parts, showcasing Mel Brooks’ signature style of blending irreverence with memorable characters. If you want to be my friend outside of the YouTube universe please see below and add me! Venmo: Worbi82 Paypal: AprilBurns82 Instagram:   / worbi82   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinistersout... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worbi82?_t=8j... Patreon: patreon.com/SinisterSouthernbelleReacts Snapchat:   / tkbfnbz6   *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners #BlazingSaddles #MovieReaction #ComedyClassic #MelBrooks #BlazingSaddlesReaction #FirstTimeWatching #70sMovies #WesternComedy #Satire #ClassicMovies