History of the World: Part I
"Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!"
Originally released in 1981. History of the World: Part I is a comedy film. directed by Mel Brooks.
Starring Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, and Madeline Kahn
Synopsis
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (868 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.7M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,672,907
Production Companies
- Brooksfilms
- 20th Century Fox
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.
How long is History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was History of the World: Part I released?
History of the World: Part I was released on June 12, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in History of the World: Part I?
The main cast of History of the World: Part I includes Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman.
Is History of the World: Part I worth watching?
History of the World: Part I has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 868 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.