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Mood:
- HumorousOffbeatWitty
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Plot:
- Nothing Goes RightSocial DifferencesReligions or CultsState AffairsDisorderAnti HeroesCorrupted RulerGoofy Hero more...
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Genres:
- ComedyParodyHistoricalMusical
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Time/Period:
- 15th Century16th Century18th CenturyAncient HistoryFuture
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Place:
- FranceRoman Empire
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Audience:
- Teens
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Humor:
- FarceVerbal ByplaySlapstickIrreverent HumorSilly Humor
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Style:
- Episodic
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Attitudes:
- Not SeriousRealistic
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Flag:
- Nudity
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History of the World: Part 1, 1981
English, Latin, French
USA
Profile of History of the World: Part 1
History of the World: Part 1 can be described as humorous, offbeat, and witty. The plot revolves around religions or cults, social differences, and a situation where nothing goes right. Its comic aspect comes from verbal byplay and slapstick humor. History of the World: Part 1's main genres are comedy, parody, and musical. In terms of style, it is episodic. In approach, it is not serious and realistic. History of the World: Part 1 is located in the Roman Empire and France. It takes place in the 15th century, in the 16th century, and in the 18th century. It is well suited for teens. Note that History of the World: Part 1 involves nudity.
Summary of History of the World: Part 1
In this spoof of great moments in history from the dawn of humanity through the French Revolution, director Mel Brooks delivers a twisted history lesson through his signature satirical, madcap humor. Funny, vulgar, and narrated by the great Orson Welles, HISTORY OF THE WORLD - PART I tells the progress of humankind as cave dweller, tap-dancing slave, and biblical hero. The most famous bit in the film features Moses coming down from Mount Sinai. Other highlights include a hilarious "Hitler on Ice" sequence and other outrageous comic situations, unbelievably silly jokes, and inspired casting (Sid Caesar, Gregory Hines, and Madeline Kahn included), with the film itself mimicking several historical Hollywood epics, most notably THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD and THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, as well as a brilliant parody of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.
Details
| Language: | English, Latin, French |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 12 June 1981 |
| Runtime: | 92 min |
Cast and Crew
as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
as Empress Nympho
as Count de Monet
as Madame Defarge
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- 07.October.2009
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