1975
Academy Awards
Nom1975
Actress in a Supporting Role
Madeline Kahn
Nom1975
Film Editing
John C. Howard, Danford Greene
Nom1975
Music (Song)
Blazing Saddles in "Blazing Saddles" Music by John Morris; Lyrics by Mel Brooks
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Synopsis
A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.
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WesternComedy
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Awards & Recognition
Award Recognition
3
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Nominated
- Actress in a Supporting Role · Madeline Kahn
- Film Editing · John C. Howard, Danford Greene
- Music (Song) · Blazing Saddles in "Blazing Saddles" Music by John Morris; Lyrics by Mel Brooks
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