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History of the World: Part I - 1981
6.776
Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!
Overview:
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Status: Released
Release: 1981-06-12
Runtime: 92 minutes
Ratings: 6.776
Vote Counts: 845
Budget: 11000000 $
Revenue: 31672907 $
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