A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A giddy, farcical romp full of slapstick chases, bawdy jokes, and infectious musical energy that keeps you grinning.

Directed by

Richard Lester

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers

Tagline

Something for Everyone!

Overview

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

How it feels

Absurd, campy, light and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Freedom, love, deception, class

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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