The Fantasticks (1964)
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.
Director: George Schaefer
Genre: Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: October 17, 1964
Cast
- Ricardo Montalban - El Gallo
- Stanley Holloway - Amos Babcock Bellamy
- Bert Lahr - Ben Hucklebee
- Susan Watson - Luisa Bellamy
- John Davidson - Matt Hucklebee
- Lee Vines - Announcer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Tom Jones (Lyricist)
- Tom Jones
- Edmond Rostand (Theatre Play)
- Robert Hartung (Adaptation)
Music: Harvey Schmidt
Production: Compass Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
musical, romcom, based on play or musical, traveling circus, abduction
More Films by Director: George Schaefer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fantasticks about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Fantasticks?
- The Fantasticks was directed by George Schaefer.
- Who stars in The Fantasticks?
- The Fantasticks stars Ricardo Montalban, Stanley Holloway, Bert Lahr, Susan Watson, John Davidson, Lee Vines.
- How long is The Fantasticks?
- The Fantasticks has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Fantasticks?
- The Fantasticks is a Comedy, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Fantasticks produced?
- The Fantasticks was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fantasticks?
- The themes of The Fantasticks include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories.