The Fantasticks(1964)
The Fantasticks Synopsis
Widowers Amos and Ben plot to romantically unite Amos’ daughter, Luisa, and Ben’s son, Matt, by pretending to feud and forbidding the teens to associate, knowing they will resist their fathers’ interference. As the two youngsters fall in love, the fathers plot to end the "feud" by hiring a traveling showman to fake an abduction and allow Matt to "rescue" Luisa.
The Fantasticks (1964) is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by George Schaefer, released on October 17, 1964 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Ricardo Montalban, Stanley Holloway, Bert Lahr and Susan Watson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- Tom Jones, Tom Jones, Edmond Rostand
- Producers:
- George Schaefer
- Production:
- Compass Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Fantasticks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricardo Montalban
as El Gallo
Stanley Holloway
as Amos Babcock Bellamy
Bert Lahr
as Ben Hucklebee
- Susan Watson
Susan Watson
as Luisa Bellamy
John Davidson
as Matt Hucklebee
- Lee Vines
Lee Vines
as Announcer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by Tom Jones, Tom Jones and Edmond Rostand, produced by George Schaefer.
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The Fantasticks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Fantasticks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fantasticks online?
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Who stars in The Fantasticks?
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The main cast of The Fantasticks (1964) includes Ricardo Montalban, Stanley Holloway, Bert Lahr, Susan Watson and John Davidson. The film was directed by George Schaefer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fantasticks released?
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The Fantasticks was released on October 17, 1964 and runs for 59m.
Is The Fantasticks worth watching?
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The Fantasticks (1964) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.