Black Bart(1975)
Black Bart Synopsis
A television series titled Black Bart was produced for CBS based on Andrew Bergman's original story for Blazing Saddles (Black Bart was the movie's original title). It featured Lou Gossett, Jr. as Bart and Steve Landesberg as his drunkard sidekick, a former Confederate officer named "Reb Jordan". The Humour was much more toned down than it's feature film predecessor Other cast members included Millie Slavin and Noble Willingham. Bergman is listed as the sole creator. CBS aired the pilot once on April 4, 1975 as a CBS Special Presentation. The pilot featured guest appearances by Gerrit Graham and Brooke Adams and was written by Michael Elias and Rich Eustis. Elias and Eutis later created and executive produced the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986-1991).
Black Bart (1975) is a western and comedy film directed by Robert Butler, released on January 1, 1975 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Landesberg, Millie Slavin and Noble Willingham. Viewers rate it 3.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Butler
- Writers:
- Michael Elias, Frank Shaw
- Producers:
- Robert Butler, Michael T. Elias
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. Margulies
- Composer:
- Tom Scott
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Television
- Status:
- Released
Black Bart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Black Bart
Steve Landesberg
as Reb Jordan
Millie Slavin
as Belle Buzzer
Noble Willingham
as Fern Malaga
Ruben Moreno
as Moonwolf
- Theodore Lehmann
Theodore Lehmann
as Mr. Swenson
Gerrit Graham
as Curley
Brooke Adams
as Jennifer
- Tamar Cooper
Tamar Cooper
as Mrs. Swenson
- Rand Bridges
Rand Bridges
as Porter
- Poindexter Yothers
Poindexter Yothers
as Hughie
Key crew
Directed by Robert Butler, written by Michael Elias and Frank Shaw, produced by Robert Butler and Michael T. Elias.
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Black Bart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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Black Bart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Bart online?
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Who stars in Black Bart?
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The main cast of Black Bart (1975) includes Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Landesberg, Millie Slavin, Noble Willingham and Ruben Moreno. The film was directed by Robert Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Bart released?
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Black Bart was released on January 1, 1975 and runs for 24m.
Is Black Bart worth watching?
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Black Bart (1975) holds an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.