Movie·1966·1h 37m
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Something for Everyone!
Directed By
Richard Lester
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
Written By
Michael Pertwee
Producer
Melvin Frank
Cinematography
Nicolas Roeg
Music
Stephen Sondheim
Editor
John Victor-Smith
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
120 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Zero Mostel
Pseudolus
Jack Gilford
Hysterium
Phil Silvers
Marcus Lycus
Buster Keaton
Erronius
Michael Crawford
Hero
Annette Andre
Phillia
Michael Hordern
Senex
Leon Greene
Miles Gloriosus
Roy Kinnear
Gladiator Instructor
Alfie Bass
Gatekeeper
John Bluthal
Roman Chief Guard
Pamela Brown
High Priestess
Patricia Jessel
Domina
Beatrix Lehmann
Domina's Mother
Frank Thornton
Slave Driver
Peter Butterworth
Roman Sentry
John Bennett
Pseudolus' mark
Andrew Faulds
Roman
// crew
Crew
Michael Pertwee
Screenplay
Melvin Frank
Screenplay, Producer
Richard Lester
Director
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
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