1981 · 92 min · R

History of the World: Part I

Name: History of the World: Part I
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1981
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman

Directed by Mel Brooks · Comedy

History of the World: Part I (1981) is a Comedy film, directed by Mel Brooks set in Rome, Paris, and Spain during the 1700s, ancient times, and the Middle Ages. It runs 92 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption and class conflict play out through anthology and metafiction.

Composer

John Morris

Cinematography

Woody Omens

Cast

Mel BrooksDom DeLuiseMadeline KahnHarvey KormanCloris LeachmanRon CareyGregory HinesPamela Stephenson

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome Paris Spain

Setting

Urban Wilderness

When

Ancient Medieval 1700s

Premise & themes

Themes

Power & Corruption Class Conflict

Structure

Anthology Metafiction

Tone

ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Propulsive

Dialogue

Talky Dialogue Driven

Based on

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History of the World: Part I

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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