Release Date: 1971-03-11
Overview: A funny thing happens to Lurcio on the way to the rent-a-vestal-virgin market stall. A mysterious scroll falls into his hands, listing the names of all the conspirators plotting to murder Emperor Nero. And when the upstart slave is elected to infiltrate the ringleader's den, the comical ups-and-downs lead to total uproar.
Rating: 5.947 / 10
Frankie Howerd
as Lurcio
Patrick Cargill
as Nero
Bill Fraser
as Prosperus Maximus
Michael Hordern
as Ludicrus Sextus
Barbara Murray
as Ammonia
Bob Kellett - Director
Sid Colin - Screenplay
Ned Sherrin - Producer
Terry Glinwood - Associate Producer
Beryl Vertue - Executive Producer
Movie spin-off from the popular TV series with Howerd repeating his role as the hapless slave involved in farcial goings-on. Packed with double entendres, the script gives full rein to Howerd's brand ...