The Fantasist(1986)
He loves women to death.
The Fantasist Synopsis
A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.
The Fantasist (1986) is a horror, thriller, crime and drama film directed by Robin Hardy, released on August 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove, Timothy Bottoms and John Kavanagh. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Robin Hardy
- Writers:
- Robin Hardy, Patrick McGinley
- Producers:
- Mark Forstater
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Gell
- Composer:
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Production:
- New Irish Film Productions, ITC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Fantasist (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Fantasist before you stream it.
The Fantasist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Moira Sinise
as Patricia Teeling
Christopher Cazenove
as Inspector McMyler
Timothy Bottoms
as Danny Sullivan
John Kavanagh
as Robert Foxley
Mick Lally
as Uncle Lar
Bairbre Ní Chaoimh
as Monica Quigley
Jim Bartley
as Hugh Teeling
Deirdre Donnelly
as Fionnuala Sullivan
- Liam O'Callaghan
Liam O'Callaghan
as Farrelly
- Ronan Wilmot
Ronan Wilmot
as Patricia's Father
- May Giles
May Giles
as Patricia's Mother
- Se Ledwidge
Se Ledwidge
as Patsy Teeling
Key crew
Directed by Robin Hardy, written by Robin Hardy and Patrick McGinley, produced by Mark Forstater.
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The Fantasist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Fantasist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fantasist online?
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The Fantasist (1986) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fantasist?
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The main cast of The Fantasist (1986) includes Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove, Timothy Bottoms, John Kavanagh and Mick Lally. The film was directed by Robin Hardy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fantasist released?
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The Fantasist was released on August 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Fantasist worth watching?
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The Fantasist (1986) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fantasist?
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Yes. The official The Fantasist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.