UK / USA,
1966, 99 min
Directed by:
Richard LesterCinematography:
Nicolas RoegComposer:
Ken ThorneCast:
Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Jack Gilford, Annette Andre, Michael Hordern, Alfie Bass, John Bluthal, Patricia Jessel, Jack May (more)VOD (2)
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This screen adaptation of the stage musical of the same name finds the Roman slave Pseudolus (Zero Mostel) scheming his way to freedom by playing matchmaker for his master's son, Hero, who is smitten with the blonde and beautiful Philia. However, things don't go at all according to plan. The complications that ensue involve blackmail, funny disguises and long-lost children, while Pseudolus desperately tries to keep up with his end of the bargain. (101 Films)
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