A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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Director: Richard Lester
Actors: Michael Crawford, Michael Hordern, Roy Kinnear, Buster Keaton, Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Alfie Bass, Phil Silvers, Annette Andre, Leon Greene

Based on the Broadway musical comedy, this farce set in Ancient Rome follows slave and scam-artist Pseudolus (Mostel in a signature role) as he attempts to win his freedom by brokering the sale of a virgin. Sondheim's score adds to the appeal.

DVD
Status: Normal
Run time: 93mins
Origin: UNITED KINGDOM
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 16:9 Enhanced

Member Reviews (7)

7 Member Reviews
Tony S.
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indifferent movie of excellent show
Posted Tuesday, 19 December 2006 See my other reviews
Rosemary H.
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Okay for the sake of nostalgia, had a few good laughs.
Posted Wednesday, 25 October 2006 See my other reviews
Bill K
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A musical comedy before its time.
Posted Friday, 8 April 2005 See my other reviews
Bill K
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A classic before it's time
Posted Thursday, 7 April 2005 See my other reviews
Jason Gibbard
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Posted Tuesday, 22 February 2005 See my other reviews
Peter Curnow
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Posted Friday, 10 December 2004 See my other reviews
Geoffrey
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And you thought Monty Python were the funniest portrayors of amcient Rome. Brilliant honest comedy by wonderful actors. A true classic
Posted Wednesday, 24 November 2004 See my other reviews