Black Bart (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1975, Black Bart is a comedy and western film directed by Robert Butler, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. 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).
Who’s in it. Black Bart stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Black Bart, Steve Landesberg as Reb Jordan, Millie Slavin as Belle Buzzer and Noble Willingham as Fern Malaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Black Bart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Bart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Bart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Bart (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Bart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Bart worth watching?
- Black Bart holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Bart?
- Black Bart stars Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Landesberg, Millie Slavin, Noble Willingham and Ruben Moreno.
- When was Black Bart released?
- Black Bart was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.