History of the World: Part I
“Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!”
Synopsis
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
History of the World: Part I (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-26
Top Cast
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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
Leigh French
Prehistoric Woman
Richard Karron
Prehistoric Man
Susette Carroll
Prehistoric Man
Sammy Shore
Prehistoric Man
J.J. Barry
Prehistoric Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.17x
+$21.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Brooks
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- History of the World: Part I
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.7M
- Production Studios
- Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
John Morris
Woody Omens, Paul Wilson
John C. Howard
Mel Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Michelson
Production Design
John C. Howard
Editor
Mel Brooks
Director
Woody Omens
Director of Photography
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Mel Brooks
Screenplay
Mel Brooks
Producer
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
William Hobbs
Stunt Coordinator
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About History of the World: Part I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is History of the World: Part I about?
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Who directed History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I was directed by Mel Brooks.
Who stars in History of the World: Part I?
The principal cast of History of the World: Part I includes Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman.
When was History of the World: Part I released and how long is it?
History of the World: Part I was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $31.7M at the worldwide box office (3.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for History of the World: Part I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for History of the World: Part I was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for History of the World: Part I?
History of the World: Part I holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).