Cleavon Little stars as Sheriff Bart, Gene Wilder as Jim ‘Waco Kid’, and Harvey Korman as Hedley Lamarr in Mel Brooks’ classic 1974 comedy Blazing Saddles.
Main cast
- Sheriff BartCleavon LittleMain
- Jim ‘Waco Kid’Gene WilderMain
- Hedley LamarrHarvey KormanMain
- Lili von ShtuppMadeline KahnMain
- TaggartSlim PickensMain
Supporting cast
- Governor William J. Le PetomaneMel BrooksSupp
- Buddy BizarreDom DeLuiseSupp
- Howard JohnsonJohn HillermanSupp
- MongoAlex KarrasSupp
- Olson JohnsonDavid HuddlestonSupp
- Rev. JohnsonLiam DunnSupp
- Van JohnsonGeorge FurthSupp
Guest & voice
- Gunslinger / HimselfBurt ReynoldsGuest
- HimselfCount BasieGuest
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About this cast
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical western comedy directed by Mel Brooks. The film follows Sheriff Bart, a black man appointed to save a corrupt town, and his unlikely alliance with the Waco Kid. It features a stellar ensemble cast including Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, and Slim Pickens.
FAQs
Who plays Sheriff Bart in Blazing Saddles?
Cleavon Little plays Sheriff Bart.
Who directed Blazing Saddles?
Mel Brooks directed the film.
Who plays Mongo in Blazing Saddles?
Alex Karras plays Mongo.
Is Blazing Saddles a parody?
Yes, it is a parody of western films and racial stereotypes.
Who plays the Waco Kid in Blazing Saddles?
Gene Wilder plays Jim ‘Waco Kid’.
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