History of the World: Part I(1981)
Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!
History of the World: Part I Synopsis
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
History of the World: Part I (1981) is a comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, released on June 12, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn and Harvey Korman. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 944 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Brooks
- Writers:
- Mel Brooks
- Producers:
- Mel Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Woody Omens
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,672,907
- Status:
- Released
History of the World: Part I (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for History of the World: Part I before you stream it.
History of the World: Part I Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Brooks
as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
Dom DeLuise
as Emperor Nero
Madeline Kahn
as Empress Nympho
Harvey Korman
as Count de Monet
Cloris Leachman
as Madame Defarge
Ron Carey
as Swiftus
Gregory Hines
as Josephus
Pamela Stephenson
as Mademoiselle Rimbaud
Shecky Greene
as Marcus Vindictus
Sid Caesar
as Chief Caveman
Mary-Margaret Humes
as Miriam
Orson Welles
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Mel Brooks, written by Mel Brooks, produced by Mel Brooks.
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History of the World: Part I Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 944 ratings.
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History of the World: Part I – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch History of the World: Part I online?
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History of the World: Part I (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in History of the World: Part I?
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The main cast of History of the World: Part I (1981) includes Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman and Cloris Leachman. The film was directed by Mel Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was History of the World: Part I released?
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History of the World: Part I was released on June 12, 1981 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is History of the World: Part I worth watching?
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History of the World: Part I (1981) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 944 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for History of the World: Part I?
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Yes. The official History of the World: Part I trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.