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The Fantasticks poster
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Average
MASTER SCORE 42.2 / 100
2000·Musical / Romance / Comedy·1h 26m

THE FANTASTICKS

“Try to remember the first time magic happened”

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 youngsters fall in love, the fathers plot to end the 'feud' by hiring a travelling showman to fake an abduction and allow Matt to 'rescue' Luisa.

Above the Line
Michael Ritchie·DirectorHarvey Schmidt·ScreenplayTom Jones·ScreenplayFred Murphy·Director of PhotographyHarvey Schmidt·Original Music ComposerWilliam S. Scharf·Editor
Cast
Joel Grey·Amos BellamyBrad Sullivan·Ben HucklebeeJoey McIntyre·Matt HucklebeeJean Louisa Kelly·Louisa BellamyBarnard Hughes·HenryJonathon Morris·El GalloTeller·MortimerArturo Gil·The Bavarian BabyTony Cox·His AssistantVictoria Stevens·Jo Jo, The Chicken Lady
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Ritchie·Director
Writing· 5
Harvey Schmidt·ScreenplayTom Jones·ScreenplayTom Jones·Theatre PlayHarvey Schmidt·Theatre PlayTom Jones·Lyricist
Camera· 1
Fred Murphy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William S. Scharf·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Harvey Schmidt·MusicHarvey Schmidt·Original Music ComposerHarvey Schmidt·Songs
Art & Design· 5
Douglas W. Schmidt·Production DesignEdward L. Rubin·Art DirectionLuke Reichle·Costume DesignAlan Hicks·Set DecorationDennis Glas·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Richard Pagano·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Cherie·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
42.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
48%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$50K
ROI -100%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Fantasticks's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#990033
#FF6699
#000033
Mood
Romantic, Whimsical, Joyful
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a fantastical scene with a large, glowing pink crescent moon against a dark, star-filled night sky. A man in a black hat, white shirt, and r”

romancemusicalfantasy
Key Elements
Crescent MoonGlitterBanner
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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