The Idea of You
2024 · Music · Comedy
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Film / 2000
The Fantasticks
Directed by
Michael Ritchie
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Joel GreyAmos Bellamy
Brad SullivanBen Hucklebee
Joey McIntyreMatt Hucklebee
Jean Louisa KellyLouisa Bellamy
Barnard HughesHenry
Jonathon MorrisEl Gallo
TellerMortimer
Arturo GilThe Bavarian Baby
Tony CoxHis Assistant
Victoria StevensJo Jo, The Chicken Lady
Trayne ThomasTattooed Man
Celia Fushille-BurkeSmuin Ballet / SF Dancer
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