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The Fantasticks (1964)

Movie ★ 6.0 59 min

Comedy Romance TV Movie

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.

George Schaefer Director Tom Jones Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 1964
Runtime
59 min
IMDb
tt0595374
Language
Studio
Compass Productions

Themes

Cast

Ricardo Montalban Ricardo Montalban El Gallo Stanley Holloway Stanley Holloway Amos Babcock Bellamy Bert Lahr Bert Lahr Ben Hucklebee Susan Watson Luisa Bellamy John Davidson John Davidson Matt Hucklebee Lee Vines Announcer (uncredited)

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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.
When was The Fantasticks released?
The Fantasticks is a 1964 comedy, romance, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Fantasticks?
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