Review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) by Anna N — 24 Oct 2007

Very witty and funny movie. Zero Mostel had me laughing the whole time.

This review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was written by Anna N on 24 Oct 2007.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum has generally received positive reviews.

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