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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Something for Everyone!”
6.1 / 10• 1966• 1h 37m•NR• English
MusicComedyRomance
Storyline
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
Cast & Crew

Zero Mostel
Pseudolus
Lead
Jack Gilford
Hysterium

Phil Silvers
Marcus Lycus

Buster Keaton
Erronius

Michael Crawford
Hero

Annette Andre
Phillia

Michael Hordern
Senex

Leon Greene
Miles Gloriosus
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Lester's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”









