Movie
The Fantasticks
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.
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The Fantasticks was released October 17, 1964. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Cast
Ricardo MontalbanEl Gallo
Stanley HollowayAmos Babcock Bellamy
Bert LahrBen Hucklebee
John DavidsonMatt HucklebeeCredits
- Directed by
- George Schaefer
- Written by
- Tom Jones
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Compass ProductionsCanada