Jim (The Waco Kid) in Blazing Saddles
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Jim, known as "The Waco Kid," is the washed-up but quick-drawing gunslinger and reluctant hero who befriends Sheriff Bart in the satirical Western comedy film Blazing Saddles.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Jim (The Waco Kid) in Blazing Saddles canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Jim (The Waco Kid) in Blazing Saddles Context triple: [Gene Wilder, notableRole, Jim (The Waco Kid) in Blazing Saddles]
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A.
Taggart in Blazing Saddles
Taggart in *Blazing Saddles* is the dim-witted yet menacing henchman and chief enforcer for the corrupt politician Hedley Lamarr in Mel Brooks's satirical Western comedy.
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B.
Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens was an American rodeo performer-turned-character actor best known for his comic Western roles and his iconic performance as Major Kong in Stanley Kubrick’s film "Dr. Strangelove."
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C.
Gus McCrae in Lonesome Dove
Gus McCrae in *Lonesome Dove* is a charismatic, witty former Texas Ranger whose adventurous spirit and deep loyalty drive much of the story’s emotional core.
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D.
Lonnie Bannon in "Hud"
Lonnie Bannon in "Hud" is the sensitive, idealistic teenage nephew of the hard-drinking antihero Hud, serving as the film’s moral center and emotional viewpoint.
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E.
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle – Gene Hackman
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle – Gene Hackman is the tough, obsessive New York City narcotics detective famously portrayed by Gene Hackman in the crime thriller film "The French Connection."
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Jim (The Waco Kid) in Blazing Saddles Target entity description: Jim, known as "The Waco Kid," is the washed-up but quick-drawing gunslinger and reluctant hero who befriends Sheriff Bart in the satirical Western comedy film Blazing Saddles.
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A.
Taggart in Blazing Saddles
Taggart in *Blazing Saddles* is the dim-witted yet menacing henchman and chief enforcer for the corrupt politician Hedley Lamarr in Mel Brooks's satirical Western comedy.
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B.
Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens was an American rodeo performer-turned-character actor best known for his comic Western roles and his iconic performance as Major Kong in Stanley Kubrick’s film "Dr. Strangelove."
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C.
Gus McCrae in Lonesome Dove
Gus McCrae in *Lonesome Dove* is a charismatic, witty former Texas Ranger whose adventurous spirit and deep loyalty drive much of the story’s emotional core.
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D.
Lonnie Bannon in "Hud"
Lonnie Bannon in "Hud" is the sensitive, idealistic teenage nephew of the hard-drinking antihero Hud, serving as the film’s moral center and emotional viewpoint.
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E.
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle – Gene Hackman
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle – Gene Hackman is the tough, obsessive New York City narcotics detective famously portrayed by Gene Hackman in the crime thriller film "The French Connection."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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film character ⓘ gunslinger ⓘ sidekick ⓘ |
| allyOf | Sheriff Bart ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | The Waco Kid ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Blazing Saddles ⓘ |
| appearsInGenre | parody ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
alcoholic
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brave ⓘ cynical ⓘ loyal ⓘ quick-drawing ⓘ sharp-witted ⓘ washed-up ⓘ world-weary ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| createdBy |
Alan Uger
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Andrew Bergman ⓘ Mel Brooks ⓘ Norman Steinberg ⓘ Richard Pryor ⓘ |
| filmReleaseYear | 1974 ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | Blazing Saddles ⓘ |
| friendOf | Sheriff Bart ⓘ |
| genre |
Western comedy
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satirical Western ⓘ |
| hasTheme | subversion of Western gunslinger myth ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
helps defend Rock Ridge
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supports Black sheriff in racist town ⓘ |
| notableAbility |
expert marksmanship
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fast draw ⓘ |
| notableScene |
demonstrates lightning-fast hand speed while appearing drunk
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shoots guns out of villains’ hands to protect Bart ⓘ |
| occupation | gunslinger ⓘ |
| partOf | Rock Ridge community (fictional) ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Gene Wilder ⓘ |
| relationship | cellmate of Bart when they first meet ⓘ |
| roleInStory |
comic relief
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mentor ⓘ reluctant hero ⓘ |
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Subject: Jim (The Waco Kid) in Blazing Saddles Description of subject: Jim, known as "The Waco Kid," is the washed-up but quick-drawing gunslinger and reluctant hero who befriends Sheriff Bart in the satirical Western comedy film Blazing Saddles.
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