History of the World, Part I 1981 This 1981 American comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. Brooks also stars in the film, playing five roles. The film 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. Plot: The film is a parody of the historical spectacular film genre anthology, including the sword and san