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The Fantasticks (1964)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ricardo MontalbanRicardo MontalbanEl Gallo
  • Photo of Stanley HollowayStanley HollowayAmos Babcock Bellamy
  • Photo of Bert LahrBert LahrBen Hucklebee
  • Photo of Susan WatsonSusan WatsonLuisa Bellamy
  • Photo of John DavidsonJohn DavidsonMatt Hucklebee
  • Photo of Lee VinesLee VinesAnnouncer (uncredited)

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