The Fantasticks

Plot Summary

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 Cast

Ricardo Montalban El Gallo

Stanley Holloway Amos Babcock Bellamy

Bert Lahr Ben Hucklebee

Susan Watson Luisa Bellamy

John Davidson Matt Hucklebee