Art Metrano, Cloris Leachman, Dom DeLuise

A parody of epic historical and biblical films, including such historical themes as The Dawn of Man, The Stone Age, The Spanish Inquisition, The Bible, and The Future.

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61% liked it

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R, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Release Date: January 1, 1981

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DVD Release Date: October 5, 1999

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  • September 29, 2009
    Episodically moves through time. Some segments are better than others. The French Revolution segment being the most memorable for me.
  • September 18, 2009
    Not Brook?s best but certainly not his worst. Dom DeLuise and Gregory Hines are great!
  • March 22, 2009
    although the film got less funny as it went on, it is still worth a solid laugh and is worthy of the mel brooks filmography.
  • April 12, 2008
    I guess it's fair to say that this was, overall, a bit of a disappointment. I always expect great things from Mel Brooks' comedy, but this wasn't as captivating as I thought it would be. And the musical part... see, that's just wrong. No need to deal with such an interesting subj...( read more)ect like that.

    Now, one thing's for sure. There were at least two moments in the movie that were SO good that alone made the whole trip worthwhile.

    But common Mel!
    I know you're better than that.

    You can deliver at least three per movie.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • November 6, 2009
    THE INQUISITION!!! whatd'ya know THE INQUISITION!! what a show WE'RE AN A MISSION TO CONVERT THE WOOORRRRLLLD!
  • October 30, 2009
    A solid Mel Brook's film. Some of the timep period segments were better than others. But overall, funny.
  • October 9, 2009
    yeah is starts out really funny then it slowly diminishes. But still worth watching
  • October 1, 2009
    can't stand it. i am passionate about history and this movie should take a different name.
  • September 20, 2009
    One of the worst Mel Brooks films.

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  • NightMary
    January 28, 2007
    Does anyone here know how to make a Venetian Bind?
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