Saturday, August 11, 2012
2012 Summer Film Series
Blazing Saddles
Community/Education
7:00pm Show Time
6:45pm Doors Open
$8.00 General Admission; $6.00 Members

The Ultimate Western Spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar, a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor. Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff in the west. Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople.
Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Year: 1974
Presented in Blu-Ray
Run Time: 93 minutes
In conjunction with the special exhibit Across the Great Divide, Bethel Woods presents a four-part series that celebrates films set in the American West. Over the course of the series, explore films about the American West and its role in public consciousness.
Stay after the screening for “Cinema Conversations,” featuring a guest host from the film community to lead a lively group discussion about the film, the series, and subjects of the audience’s interest.
All dates, acts, times and ticket prices subject to change without notice.
Blazing Saddles Trailer
Generous support these events and other programs at The Museum, provided by Crystal Run Healthcare and Rolling V Bus Corporation
Special Guests of The Museum at Bethel Woods stay at the nearby beautiful Lazy Pond Bed and Breakfast
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