History of the World: Part I 1981
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SplatAn uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
as Emperor Nero
as Empress Nympho
as Count de Monet
as Madame Defarge
as Swiftus
as Josephus
as Mademoiselle Rimbaud
as Marcus Vindictus
as Chief Caveman
Director:
Writer:
Mel Brooks
Stars:
Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, Ron Carey, Gregory Hines, Pamela Stephenson, Shecky Greene, Sid Caesar,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
History of the World: Part I
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
as Emperor Nero
as Empress Nympho
as Count de Monet
as Madame Defarge
as Swiftus
as Josephus
as Mademoiselle Rimbaud
as Marcus Vindictus
as Chief Caveman
as Miriam
as Narrator (voice)
as Prehistoric Man / Captain Mucus - The Roman Empire
as Prehistoric Woman
as Prehistoric Man
as Prehistoric Man
as Prehistoric Man
as Prehistoric Man
as Prehistoric Man / Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Prehistoric Man
as Prehistoric Man
as Court Spokesman - The Roman Empire
as Soothsayer - The Roman Empire
as Competence - The Roman Empire
as Roman Officer - The Roman Empire
as Stoned Soldier #1 - The Roman Empire
as Stoned Soldier #2 - The Roman Empire
as Leonardo DaVinci - The Roman Empire
as Caladonia - The Roman Empire
as Chemist - The Roman Empire
as Lt. Bob - The Roman Empire
as Maitre 'D - The Roman Empire
as Entrepreneur - The Roman Empire
as Plumbing Salesman - The Roman Empire
as Column Salesman - The Roman Empire
as Barber-Bloodletter - The Roman Empire
as Oedipus - The Roman Empire / Jew #2 - The Spanish Inquisition
as Gladiator - The Roman Empire
as Leader of Senate - The Roman Empire
as Wagon Driver - The Roman Empire
as Senator #1 - The Roman Empire
as Senator #2 - The Roman Empire
as Senator #3 - The Roman Empire
as Roman Citizen - The Roman Empire
as Small Liar - The Roman Empire
as Auctioneer - The Roman Empire
as Roman Officer - The Roman Empire
as Slave - The Roman Empire
as Jesus - The Roman Empire
as Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Disciple - The Roman Empire
as Game Show Girl - The Roman Empire
as Game Show Girl - The Roman Empire
as Game Show Girl - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Vestal Virgin - The Roman Empire
as Jew #1 - The Spanish Inquisition
as Chief Monk - The Spanish Inquisition
as Rat Vendor - The French Revolution
as Nothing Vendor - The French Revolution
as Bearnaise - The French Revolution
as Monsieur Rimbaud - The French Revolution
as Rich Man - The French Revolution
as Applecore Vendor - The French Revolution
as Poppinjay - The French Revolution
as Gerard - The French Revolution
as Queen - The French Revolution
as Citizen Official - The French Revolution
as Baguette - The French Revolution
as Footman - The French Revolution
as Executioner - The French Revolution
as Lady Marie - The French Revolution
as Duke D'Honnefleur - The French Revolution
as Tartuffe - The French Revolution
as Le Fevre - The French Revolution
as Marche - The French Revolution
as Le Muff - The French Revolution
as Coming Attractions
as Coming Attractions
as Coming Attractions
as Jew (uncredited)
as Dole office clerk (uncredited)
as Swimmer (uncredited)
as Roman (uncredited)
as Insolent Flunky (uncredited)
as Jew (uncredited)
as Peasant (uncredited)
as Bit Part (uncredited)
as Torturer (uncredited)
as Jew (uncredited)
as Roman Guard (uncredited)
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
as Nun / Synchronized Swimmer Dancer (uncredited)
as Swimmer (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Swimmer (uncredited)
as Torturer (uncredited)
as King Louis XVI's Servant (uncredited)
as Roman (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Nun (uncredited)
as Torturer (uncredited)
as Voice of God speaking to Moses (uncredited)
as French Girl (uncredited)
as Jew (uncredited)
as French Revolutionary (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Swimmer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Swimmer (uncredited)
as Jew (uncredited)
as Roman Officer (uncredited)
as Used Chariot Salesman (uncredited)
as Roman Senator (uncredited)
as Revolutionary Peasant (uncredited)
as Screaming Peasants (archive sound) (uncredited)
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