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History of the World: Part I (1981)
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Mel Brooks (written by)
Release Date:
12 June 1981 (USA)
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IN MEL WE TRVST more
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From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind's evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious...
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What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #12
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What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #12
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Witty AND Clever
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mel Brooks | ... | Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI | |
| Dom DeLuise | ... | Emperor Nero | |
| Madeline Kahn | ... | Empress Nympho | |
| Harvey Korman | ... | Count de Monet | |
| Cloris Leachman | ... | Madame Defarge | |
| Ron Carey | ... | Swiftus | |
| Gregory Hines | ... | Josephus | |
| Pamela Stephenson | ... | Mademoiselle Rimbaud | |
| Shecky Greene | ... | Marcus Vindictus | |
| Sid Caesar | ... | Chief Caveman | |
| Mary-Margaret Humes | ... | Miriam | |
| Orson Welles | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
| Rudy De Luca | ... | Prehistoric Man / Captain Mucus - The Roman Empire (as Rudy DeLuca) | |
| Leigh French | ... | Prehistoric Man | |
| Richard Karron | ... | Prehistoric Man |
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Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part 1 (USA) (complete title)
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92 min | Argentina:97 min
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Germany:16 |
Iceland:L |
Netherlands:MG6 |
Portugal:M/12 |
USA:R (Approved No. 26348) |
Australia:M |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Finland:K-12 |
Norway:16 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
Argentina:16 |
France:U
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Director Trademark: [Mel Brooks] [sequel]At the end of the film, a trailer is shown for "History of the World: Part II".
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Continuity: In the beginning of the Roman Empire Segment, one of the running jokes was the use of a V in place of a U. It seems that great care was taken to do this on every sign. Except the Annual Orgy sign which has two Us on it that were not changed to Vs.
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Although it is aged around the edges, History of the World is one of my favorite comedies. Admittedly, I have a good 100 in my "favorites" list, but HotW is definitely in the top 25. It is pure enjoyment and while sometimes raucous, it is never raunchy. Tactless, but never dumbed down, and that makes for the best kind of comedy.
In true Brooks fashion, this work takes you from a parody of life to a satirical pop-culture vehicle. Unfortunately, the many late 1970's pop-culture references throughout the dialog is what dates this work. Otherwise, it would still be fresh, today.
Led by Mel Brooks's polished stylized direction, this work is not only hilarious, but is clever in its irony. It never takes itself too seriously, and delivers with every scene.
If you liked Wholly Moses, you will LOVE this!
It rates a 6.4/10 from...
the Fiend :.