# A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

> A mischievous Roman slave turns romance, deception, and theatrical chaos into a riotous quest for freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10684

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Richard Lester
- Cast: Zero Mostel, Jack Gilford, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Annette Andre, Michael Hordern, Leon Greene
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060438/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: bawdy, witty, irreverent, classic movie night, musical comedy night

## Synopsis

A hilarious romp through ancient Rome where a lazy slave concocts a wild scheme for freedom.

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