A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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Synopsis
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-06
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne, Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Melvin Frank Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee, Titus Maccius Plautus, Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart
Ken Thorne, Stephen Sondheim
Nicolas Roeg
John Victor-Smith
Melvin Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Screenplay
Richard Lester
Director
Michael Pertwee
Screenplay
Tony Walton
Costume Design
Melvin Frank
Producer
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
Tony Walton
Production Design
Burt Shevelove
Writer
Larry Gelbart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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What is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum about?
A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
Who directed A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
The principal cast of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum includes Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford.
When was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum released and how long is it?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was composed by Ken Thorne, Stephen Sondheim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).