A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) is a musical comedy directed by Richard Lester and starring Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers and Buster Keaton. The film follows Pseudolus, a cunning Roman slave, who schemes to earn his freedom by helping his young master, Hero, win the affection of the beautiful courtesan, Philia. Their plans lead to a series of comedic misadventures involving mistaken identities, disguises and chaotic situations.