| Other author/creator | Lester, Richard, 1932- film director. |
| Other author/creator | Frank, Melvin, 1913-1988 screenwriter, film producer. |
| Other author/creator | Pertwee, Michael screenwriter. |
| Other author/creator | Mostel, Zero, 1915-1977 actor. |
| Other author/creator | Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985 actor. |
| Other author/creator | Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966 actor. |
| Other author/creator | Crawford, Michael, 1942- actor. |
| Other author/creator | Hordern, Michael, 1911-1995 actor. |
| Other author/creator | Sondheim, Stephen composer (expression) |
| Other author/creator | Thorne, Ken composer (expression) |
| Other author/creator | Motion picture adaptation of (work): Shevelove, Burt. Funny thing happened on the way to the forum. |
| Other author/creator | Gelbart, Larry author. |
| Other author/creator | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. |
| Other author/creator | Kino Classics (Firm), film distributor. |
| Uniform title | Funny thing happened on the way to the forum (Motion picture) |
| Physical medium | 4 3/4 in. |
| Abstract |
When a wily, witty, lying, lazy, cheating slave discovers that his master's son is in love with the girl next door, a virgin courtesan, he promises to help win her heart in exchange for his freedom. But the road to romance is blocked with stunning surprises, cunning disguises and the wildest chariot race ever! |
| General note | Based on the stage play produced by Harold S. Prince, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart which was based on the plays of Plautus. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. |
| Credits | Music direction, Ken Thorne ; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ; director of photography, Nicolas Roeg ; editor, John Victor Smith. |
| Cast |
Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Michael Hordern. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD; NTSC, region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo; mastered in HD. |
| Language | English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Genre/form | Musical films. |
| Genre/form | Comedy films. |
| Genre/form | Historical films. |
| Genre/form | Film adaptations. |
| Genre/form | Fiction films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| UPC |
738329137724 |
| Publisher number | K1377 KL Studio Classics |
