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Blazing Saddles is a 1974 American satirical postmodernist [4] [5] Western black comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, who co-wrote the screenplay with Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg and Alan Uger, based on a story treatment by Bergman. [6] The film stars Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder.
Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman; June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Eventually, Brooks was hired as director for what became Blazing Saddles (1974), his third film. [17] Blazing Saddles starred Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens, Madeline Kahn, Alex Karras, and Brooks himself, with cameos by Dom DeLuise and Count Basie. It had music by Brooks and John Morris, and a modest budget of $2.6 ...
Gene Wilder and Clevon Little in Mel Brooks's 1974 comedy Blazing Saddles. (Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection) (Courtesy Everett Collection) Not for nothing, but the trio even have their roles in ...
FLASHBACKS: The director’s groundbreaking satire of bigotry had a wild journey to the screen, with drugs in the writers’ room and attempts to prohibit almost all of its controversial scenes ...
The star of, among many others, 'The Producers,' 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' and 'Young Frankenstein' is saluted via anecdotes from his collaborators.
Young's worsening alcoholism began to cost him roles. Originally cast as The Waco Kid, Young collapsed on the set of the comedy film Blazing Saddles during his first day of shooting due to alcohol withdrawal, and was fired by director Mel Brooks. [29] [30] Brooks replaced him with Gene Wilder.
Gene Wilder, known for memorable performances in classic films like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and more, died of complications from Alzheimer's ...