The Fantasticks
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Jones, Edmond Rostand, Robert Hartung
- Original Score
- Harvey Schmidt
- Original Title
- The Fantasticks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Compass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Tom Jones, Edmond Rostand, Robert Hartung
Harvey Schmidt
George Schaefer
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Tom Jones
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fantasticks
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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 principal cast of The Fantasticks includes Ricardo Montalban, Stanley Holloway, Bert Lahr, Susan Watson, John Davidson.
When was The Fantasticks released and how long is it?
The Fantasticks was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fantasticks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fantasticks was composed by Harvey Schmidt.