A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) - Gladiator Training Scene (9/10) | Movieclips

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - Gladiator Training: Pseudolus (Zero Mostel) tries to save Hero (Michael Crawford) who has gone to a gladiator camp to commit suicide.

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FILM DESCRIPTION:
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.

CREDITS:
TM & © MGM (1966)
Cast: Annette Andre, Michael Crawford, Zero Mostel
Screenwriter: Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee
Director: Richard Lester

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The actor playing the skinny toga kid about to be knocked in the head is the famous actor from Phantom of the Opera and Hello Dolly! is Michael Patrick Smith CBE (born 19 January 1942), known professionally as Michael Crawford, a now internationally famous English actor, comedian and singer.

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Too funny. I love this scene. Got to relax that backhand and prepare for Wimbledon.

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Zero Mostel, Alfie Bass, Michael Crawford and Roy Kinnear, all in one scene, too much, lament today’s complete lack of talent.