A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum (DVD). [videorecording] directed by Richard Lester ; produced by Melvin Frank ; screenplay by Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee ; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, musical direction and incidental music by Ken Thorn.
Based on the stage play produced by Harold S. Prince, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Originally produced as a feature film in 1966. Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Jack Gilford, Annette Andre, Michael Hordern, Leon Greene, Roy Kinnear.
Summary:
Zero Mostel portrays a conniving slave who uses his wiles to attain his freedom during the days of the Roman Empire.
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