The Fantasist
“He loves women to death.”
Synopsis
A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fantasist (1986) 1980s thriller movie trailer Moira Sinise Christopher Casenove Timothy Bottoms
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-09
Top Cast
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Moira Sinise
Patricia Teeling
Christopher Cazenove
Inspector McMyler
Timothy Bottoms
Danny Sullivan
John Kavanagh
Robert Foxley
Mick Lally
Uncle Lar
Bairbre Ní Chaoimh
Monica Quigley
Jim Bartley
Hugh Teeling
Deirdre Donnelly
Fionnuala Sullivan
Liam O'Callaghan
Farrelly
Ronan Wilmot
Patricia's Father
May Giles
Patricia's Mother
Se Ledwidge
Patsy Teeling
Gabrielle Reidy
Kathy O'Malley
Dervla Kirwan
Fiona
Agnes Bernelle
Mrs. O'Malley
Seamus Forde
Mr. Mulally
Derek Halligan
Translator
Sean Rafferty
Clergyman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Hardy, Patrick McGinley
- Original Score
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Original Title
- The Fantasist
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- New Irish Film Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Hardy
Robin Hardy, Patrick McGinley
Stanisław Syrewicz
Frank Gell
Thomas Schwalm
Mike Murphy, Mark Forstater
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Hardy
Director
Robin Hardy
Writer
Frank Gell
Director of Photography
Stanisław Syrewicz
Original Music Composer
Mark Forstater
Producer
Thomas Schwalm
Editor
John Lucas
Production Design
Maeve Paterson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fantasist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fantasist about?
A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.
Who directed The Fantasist?
The Fantasist was directed by Robin Hardy.
Who stars in The Fantasist?
The principal cast of The Fantasist includes Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove, Timothy Bottoms, John Kavanagh, Mick Lally.
When was The Fantasist released and how long is it?
The Fantasist was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fantasist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fantasist was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz.
Is The Fantasist based on a book or true story?
The Fantasist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick McGinley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fantasist?
The Fantasist holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).