USA,
1981, 92 min
Directed by:
Mel BrooksCinematography:
Woody OmensComposer:
John MorrisCast:
Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, Ron Carey, Gregory Hines, Pamela Stephenson, Shecky Greene, Mary-Margaret Humes (more)VOD (1)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
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Basically, your typical Brooks: brilliantly funny moments (the best hands down are the Mighty Joint and the Last Supper) alternating with boring filler that, on the other hand, is not lacking author’s flair and at least some original attempts at humour. The main part with the Inquisition is a waste of potential, but the whole thing is so cute and exuberant that I would have loved to see the never made sequel with a figure skating Hitler. 65% ()