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The Fantasticks (1995)

PG 86 min  -  Musical | Romance  -   1995 (USA)
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Ratings: 5.8/10 from 775 users   Metascore: 48/100 
Reviews: 68 user | 19 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com

A mysterious fair come to a small community in the countryside, which could make real the illusions of two kids.

Director:

Michael Ritchie

Writers:

Tom Jones (play), Harvey Schmidt (play), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joel Grey ...
Barnard Hughes ...
Jean Louisa Kelly ...
Joey McIntyre ...
Matt Hucklebee (as Joe McIntyre)
Jonathon Morris Jonathon Morris ...
Brad Sullivan Brad Sullivan ...
Teller ...
Arturo Gil ...
The Bavarian Baby
Tony Cox ...
His Assistant (as Joe Anthony Cox)
Victoria Stevens Victoria Stevens ...
Jo Jo, The Chicken Lady
Trayne Thomas Trayne Thomas ...
Tattooed Man
Shaunery Stevens Shaunery Stevens ...
Dyrk Ashton Dyrk Ashton ...
Gregory Amato Gregory Amato ...
Smuin Ballet / SF Dancer
Lee Bell Lee Bell ...
Smuin Ballet / SF Dancer
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Storyline

Two teenagers on neighboring farms steal glances and hide their romance from their feuding fathers. Little do these love-birds know, however, that their fathers are actually good friends who've hatched a plan - with the help of a mystical roving side-show and its equally mysterious ring master - to get these two lovers down the aisle! But be careful what you wish for. Because to bring these families together... they must first be torn apart! Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Farm | Countryside | Teenage Girl | Magician | Old Man  | See more »

Taglines:

One Of Broadway's Legendary Musicals Comes To The Big Screen. See more »

Genres:

Musical | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some bawdy carnival humor See all certifications »
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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Fantasticks See more »

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$24,176 (USA) (24 September 2000) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$44,757 (USA) (8 October 2000)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The original off-Broadway production of "The Fantasticks" opened at the Sullivan Street Playhouse on May 3, 1960, ran for ONLY 17,162 performances closing on Janary 13, 2002. The original cast included Jerry Orbach. A new production opened at the Snapple Theater Center/Jerry Orbach Theater on August 16, 2006 and is still running (June 2010). See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Just after Matt and Louisa's argument after Matt was embarrassed in the sword fight with the carnival owner, Louisa runs to her room and plops down on her bed just prior to tying a red ribbon to her wrist. As she is lifting her head from the bed, some shadows appear on the wall behind her and someone's head or a piece of equipment comes into view from the right and quickly withdraws. See more »

Quotes

El Gallo: There is a curious paradox that no one can explain: who understands the secrets of the reaping of the grain? Who understands why spring is born out of winter's laboring pain, or why we all must die a bit before we grow again?
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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"This Plum Is Too Ripe"
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones
Sung by Jean Louisa Kelly, Joey McIntyre, Joel Grey and Brad Sullivan See more »