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A Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum Cover Image DVD DVD

A Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum [videorecording] / United Artists.

Lester, Richard, 1932- (Added Author). Frank, Melvin, 1913-1988 (Added Author). Pertwee, Michael. (Added Author). Shevelove, Burt. (Added Author). Gelbart, Larry. (Added Author). Sondheim, Stephen. (Added Author). Mostel, Zero, 1915-1977 (Added Author). Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985 (Added Author). Gilford, Jack. (Added Author). Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966 (Added Author). Crawford, Michael, 1942- (Added Author). Prince, Harold, 1928- (Added Author). United Artists Corporation. (Added Author). MGM Home Entertainment Inc. (Added Author).

Summary:

Zero Mostel portrays a conniving slave who uses his wiles to attain his freedom during the days of the Roman Empire.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0792844815
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Culver City, CA : MGM Home Entertainment Inc., c2000.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Widescreen format.
Includes original theatrical trailer.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1966.
Based on the stage play produced by Harold Prince.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Screenplay by Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee ; produced by Melvin Frank ; directed by Richard Lester ; book, Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart ; music and lyrics, Stephen Sondheim.
System Details Note:
DVD.
Language Note:
English or Spanish with subtitles in French or Spanish.

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