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Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Suffering from sticker shock at the gas pump following the 1973 oil crisis, Americans flocked to theatres to see Mel Brooks' politically-incorrect spoof of the classic Hollywood Western. The film raked in nearly $120 million domestically and remains one of the highest-grossing comedies in box-office history.

Average ticket price: $1.89 ($8.43 in today's dollars)

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Last updated August 22 2008: 10:29 AM ET
Source: Box Office Mojo
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