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The Fantasticks
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The Fantasticks

2000-09-22 · 86 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Music · Romance

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 GreyJoel GreyAmos Bellamy
Brad SullivanBrad SullivanBen Hucklebee
Joey McIntyreJoey McIntyreMatt Hucklebee
Jean Louisa KellyJean Louisa KellyLouisa Bellamy
Barnard HughesBarnard HughesHenry
Jonathon MorrisJonathon MorrisEl Gallo
TellerTellerMortimer
Arturo GilArturo GilThe Bavarian Baby
Tony CoxTony CoxHis Assistant
Victoria StevensJo Jo, The Chicken Lady
Trayne ThomasTattooed Man
Celia Fushille-BurkeCelia Fushille-BurkeSmuin Ballet / SF Dancer

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