IMDb > "Fantasy Island" (1978)

"Fantasy Island" (1978) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1978-1984

Photos (see all 6 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   624 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Creator:
Gene Levitt
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Fantasy Island on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | unknown full episode list
Release Date:
28 January 1978 (USA) more
Plot:
Tales of visitors to a unique resort island that can fulfill literally any fantasy requested. full summary
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(49 articles)
Did More Celebs Die This Year—or Does It Just Feel That Way?
 (From E! Online. 14 October 2009, 9:42 PM, PDT)

'Fantasy Island' to become reality show
 (From digitalspy. 7 October 2009, 12:06 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Not for people born in the early to mid 80's more (15 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 2 of 314)

Ricardo Montalban ... Mr. Roarke / ... (82 episodes, 1978-1984)

Hervé Villechaize ... Tattoo (50 episodes, 1978-1983)
more

Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min (157 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:PG | Argentina:Atp

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When 3-D was revived in the early 1980s, some thought was given to shooting an entire episode in 3-D. The problem was that Anaglyphic glasses (tinted glasses) could not be used because it required that TV sets be correctly color adjusted - something in 1983 with dozens of TV makers and in an era without cable or satellite was unthinkable. more
Quotes:
Mr. Roarke: Smiles, everyone... smiles! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Lost: All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues (#1.11)" (2004) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
Not for people born in the early to mid 80's, 11 July 2006
7/10
Author: GeePee1970 from Germany

OK, if you would judge the movie to now a days it wouldn't fit in to well.If you watched FI now the stage and everything was pretty cheese ( I agree)But weren't all the movies in the 80's like that(Gilligan,Wonderwoman,aso).But too the people born in the early to mid 70's or earlier it has a cult status. Evertime the plane was on approach Tattoo would run up the tower ring the bell and with his accent would yell "Da Plane BOSS Da Plane" and you would wonder what everybody's wish would be.People who are born in the mid 80's or later wouldn't understand the hippe because if you watched it now.It don't have a Harry Potter,Jurassic Park Computer animation FX.It was just a stage where you probably could even almost see the wire attached to a guy who's wish was too be able to fly.But to us during that time it was a FANTASY ISLAND.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (15 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Fantasy Island" (1978)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Where is the Main House of the island? adrian_arenah@ciudad.com.ar
Was there an 'Exorcist' episode? roximunro
Kimberly Beck? 27jonjon
Favorite Guest Star! kenolting
Did 'The Magus' Inspire Fantasy Island? artmcgee
Ghosts in Ballroom - Was this Fantasy Island Episode? Fleur_de_lis
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Lord of the Rings Willow Die unendliche Geschichte Six Days Seven Nights Jumanji
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
External reviews News articles IMDb TV section
IMDb Adventure section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button