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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   14,577 votes
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Director:
Mel Brooks
Writer:
Mel Brooks (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 June 1981 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical more
Tagline:
IN MEL WE TRVST more
Plot:
From the dawn of man to the distant future, mankind's evolution (or lack thereof) is traced. Often ridiculous but never serious... more | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Harvey Korman: 1927-2008
 (From IMDb News. 29 May 2008, 5:50 PM, PDT)

Actor and Dancer Gregory Hines Dies at 57
 (From IMDb News. 10 August 2003)

User Comments:
Witty AND Clever more
US TV Schedule:
Wed. July 156:00 PMAMC   

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part 1 (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
92 min | Argentina:97 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Company:
Brooksfilms more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The tune used in the 'Jews in Space' segment was later recycled into the 'Men in Tights' number from Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993). more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Comicus, Miriam, Swiftus and Josephus reach the 'river', the tops of the water remover are obviously visible just below the surface. Later, it is obvious that the water is being dumped into a pool-like area in the middle of the river to create their path. more
Quotes:
Narrator: See: Hitler on Ice! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Floris (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Funkytown more

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14 out of 17 people found the following comment useful:-
Witty AND Clever, 3 March 2006
6/10
Author: Fiendish_Dramaturgy from .: Fiendish Writings in the Dark :.

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...

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