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History of the World: Part I (1981)

Movie ★ 6.8 92 min

Comedy

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

Mel Brooks Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 12, 1981
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$31.7M
IMDb
tt0082517
Language
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Themes

Cast

Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI Dom DeLuise Dom DeLuise Emperor Nero Madeline Kahn Madeline Kahn Empress Nympho Harvey Korman Harvey Korman Count de Monet Cloris Leachman Cloris Leachman Madame Defarge Ron Carey Ron Carey Swiftus Gregory Hines Gregory Hines Josephus Pamela Stephenson Pamela Stephenson Mademoiselle Rimbaud Shecky Greene Shecky Greene Marcus Vindictus Sid Caesar Sid Caesar Chief Caveman Mary-Margaret Humes Mary-Margaret Humes Miriam Orson Welles Orson Welles Narrator (voice) Rudy De Luca Rudy De Luca Prehistoric Man / Captain Mucus - The Roman Empire Leigh French Prehistoric Woman Richard Karron Prehistoric Man Susette Carroll Prehistoric Man Sammy Shore Sammy Shore Prehistoric Man J.J. Barry Prehistoric Man

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Frequently asked questions

What is History of the World: Part I about?
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Who directed History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I was directed by Mel Brooks.
Who stars in History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I stars Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman.
When was History of the World: Part I released?
History of the World: Part I is a 1981 comedy film.
Where can I watch History of the World: Part I?
You can watch History of the World: Part I with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.