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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

PG19661h 37mRichard Lester
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.

Comedy
VirginFreedomBased On Play Or MusicalAncient RomeSlaveSlave Owner

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) about?

A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.

Who stars in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum stars Zero Mostel (Pseudolus), Jack Gilford (Hysterium), Phil Silvers (Marcus Lycus), Buster Keaton (Erronius), Michael Crawford (Hero). The film was directed by Richard Lester.

How long is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated PG.

Is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum worth watching?

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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