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Black Bart

  • TV Movie
  • 1975
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
340
YOUR RATING
Black Bart (1975)
Dark ComedySitcomComedyCrimeWestern

Western spoof concerning the adventures of a black Sheriff and his fast-drawing sidekick fighting corruption and bigotry in the old west. Based on Blazing Saddles (1974).Western spoof concerning the adventures of a black Sheriff and his fast-drawing sidekick fighting corruption and bigotry in the old west. Based on Blazing Saddles (1974).Western spoof concerning the adventures of a black Sheriff and his fast-drawing sidekick fighting corruption and bigotry in the old west. Based on Blazing Saddles (1974).

  • Director
    • Robert Butler
  • Writers
    • Michael Elias
    • Frank Shaw
  • Stars
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Millie Slavin
    • Noble Willingham
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    340
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Butler
    • Writers
      • Michael Elias
      • Frank Shaw
    • Stars
      • Louis Gossett Jr.
      • Millie Slavin
      • Noble Willingham
    • 26User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast22

    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Black Bart
    • (as Lou Gossett)
    Millie Slavin
    • Belle Buzzer
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Fern Malaga
    Steve Landesberg
    Steve Landesberg
    • Reb Jordan
    Ruben Moreno
    • Moonwolf
    Theodore Lehmann
    • Mr. Swenson
    • (as Ted Lehmann)
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Curley Malaga
    Brooke Adams
    Brooke Adams
    • Jennifer
    Rand Bridges
    • Porter
    Jock Livingston
    • O'Brien
    Tamar Cooper
    Tamar Cooper
    • Mrs. Swenson
    Poindexter Yothers
    • Hughie
    • (as Poindexter)
    Jimmie Booth
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Stephen Burnette
    Stephen Burnette
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Ted Christy
    Ted Christy
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Vic Christy
    Vic Christy
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Rudy Doucette
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Jaye Durkus
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Butler
    • Writers
      • Michael Elias
      • Frank Shaw
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews26

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    • Trivia
      Originally, the pilot teleplay was titled "Superdude" when it was written by Michael Elias and Frank Shaw. Additionally, the main role (which ended up being Black Bart) was called Johnny Digs, and three actors were in mind for the role: Louis Gossett Jr. (who got the part), Richard Pryor, and Cleavon Little. For the role of Belle, Sally Kellerman, Tammy Grimes, and Amanda Blake were considered. Finally, Bert Remsen, Lou Frizzell, and Sorrell Booke were considered for the part of Mayor Malaga.
    • Quotes
      • Belle Buzzer: I'll let you know later, Schweinhund.
      • Fern Malaga: Oh, Belle, you're so sexy when you talk French.
    • Connections
      Featured in Minty Comedic Arts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Blazing Saddles (2020)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 4, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Superdude
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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