History of the World: Part I (1981)
Mel Brooks brings his one-of-a-kind comic touch to the history of mankind covering events from the Old Testament to the French Revolution in a series of episodic comedy vignettes.
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Moses -
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Count de Monet -
Madame Defarge -
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Josephus -
Mademoiselle Rimbaud -
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Miriam -
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Prehistoric Woman -
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On June 7, 1981, just four days before the movie opened in theaters, Mel Brooks was interviewed by The New York Times and mentioned the possibility of a sequel. "Will there be a History of the World: Part II?" he asked, rhetorically. "No. Maybe a part four, never a part two."
Quotes
Marcus Vindictus:
...There he is! Seize him!
Josephus:
Seize *this*, honkus!
Comicus:
NO! Don't ever say that to the Fuzz!
Marcus Vindictus:
Arrest him!
Marcus Vindictus:
Do you know the punishment for a slave who strikes a Roman citizen?
Marcus Vindictus:
Okay... You had your hand up first.
1st Onlooker:
Death by torture!
Marcus Vindictus:
Be more specific.
1st Onlooker:
... You get...
Goofs
When the cave man throws the spear, is penetrates the abdomen of another cave men. When the spear is pulled out, the is no blood on the blade.
Crazy Credits
Last shot of the film shows a wagon riding off into the horizon with a mountain carved into the words "THE END" in the background.
Alternate Versions
The German TV version is missing the "Hitler on Ice" segment during the finale. Also, there is a small bit missing in the stone age segment, showing the invention of art (wall painting), and the first critic taking a leak on the masterpiece.
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Marseillaise(uncredited)
Written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
[Played in the intro for the segment "French Revolution"]
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | HistoryDetails
Release Date:
12 June 1981Language
English, Latin, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Caesars Palace - 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USABox Office
Budget:
$11,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,792,731 14 June 1981
Gross USA:
$31,672,907
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$31,672,907
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