History of the World: Part I

History of the World: Part I

Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!

6.8 /10 898 votes
June 12, 1981 1h 32m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Mel Brooks
Writers Mel Brooks
Studio Brooksfilms
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $10,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

History of the World: Part I was released on June 12, 1981.

The runtime of History of the World: Part I is 1h 32m.

History of the World: Part I is a Comedy movie.

History of the World: Part I has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

History of the World: Part I is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

History of the World: Part I was directed by Mel Brooks.

The main cast of History of the World: Part I includes Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn.

History of the World: Part I is originally in English.