The Fantasticks (1964)
10/17/1964 (US) • 59m
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
El Gallo
Amos Babcock Bellamy
Ben Hucklebee
Luisa Bellamy
Matt Hucklebee
Announcer (uncredited)
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