History of the World: Part I (1981): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
History of the World: Part I is a 1981 historical comedy starring Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks and Ron Carey. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $31.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is History of the World: Part I About?
The premise of History of the World: Part I without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A comedic look at significant moments in human history, from the dawn of humankind to the Middle Ages. The film playfully depicts cavemen discovering fire, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, the excesses of Emperor Nero's Rome, and the Spanish Inquisition, all while incorporating irreverent humor and memorable musical numbers. It’s a hilarious and imaginative reimagining of familiar historical events.
History of the World: Part I Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- woman coughs
- human chess board
- 1480s
- french revolution
- torture
- year 1789
- roman senate
- 18th century
- empress
- 1st century
- rome italy
- spear
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- same sex marriage
- homo sapiens
- pleistocene epoch
- art critic
- cave art
- urination
- marijuana
- torquemada
- spanish inquisition
- spoof
- moses character
- history error corrected for comic effect
- ensemble cast
- anthology film
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- france
- spain
- first part
- somersault
- 1 million b.c.
- 2 million b.c.
- 20 million b.c.
- absurd comedy
- spaceship
- tyrannosaurus rex
- sketch comedy
- sword and sandal history
- slapstick comedy
- mugging
- sketch comedy movie
- jesus christ character
- judas iscariot character
- horse and carriage
- metafiction
- 1780s
- 15th century
- parody comedy
- actor plays multiple roles
History of the World: Part I Cast
Sid Caesar leads the cast, with Mel Brooks and Ron Carey.
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Critics gave History of the World: Part I 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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History of the World: Part I Plot Summary
What happens in History of the World: Part I from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this uproarious spoof of legendary films, History of the World, Part I takes the audience on a comedic journey across four distinct historical eras, each marked by whimsical and irreverent sketches. The adventure kicks off in the Stone Age, where early humans, including the incomparable Sid Caesar, spark remarkable inventions like fire, art, music, and even early forms of humor and critique. Witness the dawn of civilization unfold through their rudimentary weapons, marriage customs, and the world’s first funeral rites.
Full summary
The whole story of History of the World: Part I, scene by scene
History of the World: Part I Box Office
History of the World: Part I grossed $31.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$31.7M
- US & Canada
- $31.7M
History of the World: Part I Trailers & Videos
The trailer of History of the World: Part I.
How Well Do You Know History of the World: Part I?
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History of the World: Part I Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “History of the World Part I” and “La folle histoire du Monde”.
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- History of the World Part I
- La folle histoire du Monde
- History of the World Part I (1981)
- Mel Brooks' verrückte Geschichte der Welt
- La pazza storia del mondo parte 1
- Historia Świata: Część I
- Mel Brooks - Die verrückte Geschichte der Welt
- Всемирная история: Часть I
- La pazza storia del mondo
- Mel Brooksin mieletön maailmanhistoria
- La loca historia del mundo
- Dünyanın Tarihi
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- Uma Louca História do Mundo
- 帝国时代
- Det våras för världshistorien, del 1
- Mel Brooks' skøre verdenshistorie
- Világtörténelem - 1. rész
- Η Τρελή Ιστορία του Κόσμου: Μέρος 1
- ההיסטוריה המטורפת של העולם
- 멜 브룩스의 세계사
- История на света: Част І
- Історія світу. Частина перша
- 帝國時代
- A História do Mundo: Parte I
- Smiješna strana povijesti 1
- メル・ブルックス／珍説世界史PART I
- La boja història del món: Part I
- Lịch Sử Thế Giới: Phần 1
- Smešna plat zgodovine
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History of the World: Part I FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of History of the World: Part I, each answered in a sentence.
How long is History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was History of the World: Part I released?
History of the World: Part I was released on June 12, 1981.
Who is in the cast of History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I stars Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks and Ron Carey, among 10 credited actors.
How much did History of the World: Part I make at the box office?
History of the World: Part I grossed $31.7 million worldwide.
How is History of the World: Part I rated?
History of the World: Part I has 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does History of the World: Part I have a post-credit scene?
No. History of the World: Part I has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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