Uncut, 11/01/2007, p.151, 3 stars out of 5 -- "[The film] boasts inspired casting....Phil Silvers glitters....Michael Hordern is disturbingly persuasive..."
Features Buster Keaton in his second-to-last screen appearance.
Filmed in DeLuxe color.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Digital Mono - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Additional Products:
Booklet
Based on the Broadway musical comedy, this farce set in Ancient Rome follows slave and scam-artist Pseudolus (Zero Mostel in a signature role) as he attempts to win his freedom by brokering the sale of a virgin. Stephen Sondheim's score adds to the appeal.