The Fantasticks
“Try to remember the first time magic happened”
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 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fantasticks Official Trailer #1 - Brad Sullivan Movie (1995) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Joel Grey
Amos Bellamy
Brad Sullivan
Ben Hucklebee
Joey McIntyre
Matt Hucklebee
Jean Louisa Kelly
Louisa Bellamy
Barnard Hughes
Henry
Jonathon Morris
El Gallo
Teller
Mortimer
Arturo Gil
The Bavarian Baby
Tony Cox
His Assistant
Victoria Stevens
Jo Jo, The Chicken Lady
Trayne Thomas
Tattooed Man
Celia Fushille-Burke
Smuin Ballet / SF Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$10M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones
- Original Score
- Harvey Schmidt
- Original Title
- The Fantasticks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Sullivan Street Productions, Michael Ritchie Productions, Radmin Company, The, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones
Harvey Schmidt
Fred Murphy
William S. Scharf
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Harvey Schmidt
Screenplay
Tom Jones
Screenplay
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
William S. Scharf
Editor
Douglas W. Schmidt
Production Design
Luke Reichle
Costume Design
Harvey Schmidt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fantasticks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Fantasticks?
The Fantasticks was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Fantasticks?
The principal cast of The Fantasticks includes Joel Grey, Brad Sullivan, Joey McIntyre, Jean Louisa Kelly, Barnard Hughes.
When was The Fantasticks released and how long is it?
The Fantasticks was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fantasticks?
The Fantasticks had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $50K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Fantasticks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fantasticks was composed by Harvey Schmidt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fantasticks?
The Fantasticks holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).