History of the World, Part I [Blu-ray] [1981]

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  I love this movie ever since I was a kid is has great Comedy if you can be open-minded Mel Brooks is a genius and his work Grovess

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  History of the World, Part I is a 1981 American anthology comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. Brooks also stars in the film, playing five roles: Moses, Comicus the stand-up philosopher, Tomás de Torquemada, King Louis XVI, and Jacques, le garçon de pisse. The large ensemble cast also features Sid Caesar, Shecky Greene, Gregory Hines (in his film debut), Charlie Callas; and Brooks regulars Ron Carey, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, Andreas Voutsinas, and Spike Milligan. The film also has cameo appearances by Royce D. Applegate, Beatrice Arthur, Hugh Hefner, John Hurt, Phil Leeds, Barry Levinson, Jackie Mason, Paul Mazursky, Andrew Sachs and Henny Youngman, among others. Orson Welles narrates each story. Despite carrying the title Part 1, there is no sequel; the title is a play on The History of the World, Volume 1 by Sir Walter Raleigh.

  This review is from History of the World, Part I [DVD] [1981]

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  What a classic! Big fan of Mel Brooks and this one is probably my favorite. I laughed so much and loved this movie when it came to theaters in 80's, that I watched three times in a row. "History Of The World, Part I", which never had a part 2 and it was never planned (how hilariously Mel could be), is a comedy movie that you must have a fair knowledge of history and I mean World History, the Beginning, Greek and Roman civilizations, the Old Testament, Jesus Christ and stuff like that in order for you to understand the humor, which is really very clever, or you won't get it if you don't know what it's referring to. I'm so happy I finally got this DVD that I've been looking for ever. At the moment of this review, I'm getting ready to unpack and watch this movie that I know it will bring back some great memories!!!

  This review is from History of the World, Part I [DVD] [1981]

  Posted 6 years ago by Snake