Ribald, tasteless and hilarious … this classic spoof of the Western genre by director Mel Brooks pokes fun at everyone and everything. A corrupt governor grants a reprieve to an African American convict if the condemned man agrees to serve as sheriff of a small Western town, believing that new sheriff will only live long enough to serve the needs of the governor and his nefarious railroad-baron backer. Academy Award nominations for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Madeline Kahn); Best Music, Original Song; and Best Film Editing.

CAST: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman

DIRECTOR: Mel Brooks

RUN TIME: 93 min