

The Fantasticks
2000-09-22 · 86 min · ★ 5.5
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 youngsters fall in love, the fathers plot to end the 'feud' by hiring a travelling showman to fake an abduction and allow Matt to 'rescue' Luisa.
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Production details
- Directors
- Michael Ritchie
- Production companies
- Sullivan Street Productions, Michael Ritchie Productions, Radmin Company, The, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 49,666
Top Cast
Joel GreyAmos Bellamy
Brad SullivanBen Hucklebee
Joey McIntyreMatt Hucklebee
Jean Louisa KellyLouisa Bellamy
Barnard HughesHenry
Jonathon MorrisEl Gallo
TellerMortimer
Arturo GilThe Bavarian Baby
Tony CoxHis Assistant
Celia Fushille-BurkeSmuin Ballet / SF DancerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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