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History of the World: Part I
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History of the World: Part I

1981 · 92 min Comedy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

An 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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Mel Brooks

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

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

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