| Description |
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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Dolby |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD format, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Note |
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. |
| Cast |
Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford. |
| Credits |
Based on the stage play produced by Harold Prince; music direction and incidental music by Ken Thorne. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. |
| Summary |
"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!"--Container. |
| Note |
Includes original theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
In English or Spanish with French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Genre/Form |
Musical films.
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Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Comedy films.
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D. -- Drama.
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Enslaved persons -- Drama.
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Enslaved persons. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Frank, Melvin, 1913-1988, screenwriter, producer.
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Pertwee, Michael, screenwriter.
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Lester, Richard, 1932- director.
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Shevelove, Burt, librettist.
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Gelbart, Larry, librettist.
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Mostel, Zero, 1915-1977, actor.
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Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985, actor.
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Gilford, Jack, actor.
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Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966, actor.
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Crawford, Michael, 1942- actor.
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Prince, Harold, 1928-2019, producer.
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Thorne, Ken, conductor, composer.
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Sondheim, Stephen.
Funny thing happened on the way to the forum.
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United Artists Corporation.
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MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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| Added Title |
Funny thing happened on the way to the forum (Motion picture) https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010113282
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| ISBN |
0792844815 |
| Music No. |
908091 MGM Home Entertainment Inc. |
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