History of the World, Part I is a 1981 American 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.

Nov 2, 2024 · To quote the film's most famous line: "It's good to be the king." ...King Louis XVI (Brooks) goes clay pigeon shooting with peasants, where a man is thrown in prison for saying the lower classes "ain't so bad" and where the Roman Senate angrily shouts "F**k the poor!" Brooks doesn't merely lampoon economic injustices.

Aug 9, 2024 · Harvey Korman (left) and Mel Brooks as King Louis XVI in "History of the World, Part 1." 1981. Monday, Aug.12, 2024 on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! With a career spanning nine...

It’s Good to Be the King Rap Lyrics: (The song opens with "La Marseillaise") / (Ah Ooh Ah Ooh Ah Ooh Ah Ooh) / Now get down people and listen to me / Gonna tell you how I made history / You can...

King Louis is the exaggerated humorous depiction of the infamous King Louis XVI, whose callus disregard for the public was the tipping point for the French Revolution. He is one of several roles portrayed by Mel Brooks himself.

King Louis XVI: What the hell did you say? Poppinjay: [turning to King Louis XVI without removing the megaphone] Pawn threatens bishop!

The French Revolution comes next with Brooks playing King Louis XVI and the piss boy that turns into the Prince and the Pauper though it ends well through a miracle. Before the credits are 'Coming Attractions' for History of the World Part II.

Jun 12, 2021 · Brooks casts his comedic eye at humanity's past and, if the sketches are any evidence, seems to view our story as one of big guys keeping little guys down. To quote the film's most famous line:...

Oct 13, 2022 · Harvey Korman (left) and Mel Brooks as King Louis XVI in 1981's "History of the World, Part 1." (COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY)

Jun 10, 2022 · On June 12, 1981, Mel Brooks’s irreverent take on the course of human events opened in theaters. Though critics were thoroughly divided, History of the World, Part I grossed a respectable...