A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum(1966)
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Synopsis
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by Richard Lester, released on October 16, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers and Buster Keaton. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Lester
- Writers:
- Michael Pertwee, Melvin Frank, Titus Maccius Plautus
- Producers:
- Melvin Frank
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Composer:
- Stephen Sondheim
- Production:
- United Artists, Melvin Frank Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) Trailer
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Classic Trailer
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Where Is My Bride
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Hero Meets Philia
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Pseudolus's Deal
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zero Mostel
as Pseudolus
Jack Gilford
as Hysterium
Phil Silvers
as Marcus Lycus
Buster Keaton
as Erronius
Michael Crawford
as Hero
Annette Andre
as Phillia
Michael Hordern
as Senex
Leon Greene
as Miles Gloriosus
Roy Kinnear
as Gladiator Instructor
Alfie Bass
as Gatekeeper
John Bluthal
as Roman Chief Guard
Pamela Brown
as High Priestess
Key crew
Directed by Richard Lester, written by Michael Pertwee, Melvin Frank and Titus Maccius Plautus, produced by Melvin Frank.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 129 ratings.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum online?
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
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The main cast of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) includes Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton and Michael Crawford. The film was directed by Richard Lester. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum released?
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was released on October 16, 1966 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum worth watching?
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
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