History of the World: Part I
Director: Mel Brooks
"Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!"
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Trailer
Cast
Mel Brooks
Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
Dom DeLuise
Emperor Nero
Madeline Kahn
Empress Nympho
Harvey Korman
Count de Monet
Cloris Leachman
Madame Defarge
Ron Carey
Swiftus
Gregory Hines
Josephus
Pamela Stephenson
Mademoiselle Rimbaud
Shecky Greene
Marcus Vindictus
Sid Caesar
Chief Caveman
Mary-Margaret Humes
Miriam
Orson Welles
Narrator (voice)
In brief
History of the World: Part I (1981) is a comedy film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 946 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch History of the World: Part I online?
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How long is History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I runs 92 minutes (1h 32min).
What rating does History of the World: Part I have?
History of the World: Part I has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 946 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is History of the World: Part I from?
History of the World: Part I was released in 1981.
