History of the World: Part I (1981)

Name: History of the World: Part I
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman

1h 32m United States of America

Comedy

Plot

This comedic take on history hilariously showcases that no event is off-limits, lampooning significant moments like the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the turmoil of the French Revolution, and the infamous Spanish Inquisition. Through a series of outrageous sketches and clever satire, the film invites audiences to rethink the past with humor, highlighting the absurdities that have shaped human civilization.

Cast

Mel Brooks Dom DeLuise Madeline Kahn Harvey Korman Cloris Leachman Ron Carey Gregory Hines Pamela Stephenson Shecky Greene Sid Caesar Mary-Margaret Humes Orson Welles Rudy De Luca Leigh French Richard Karron