The read
Every source lands within 8 points of the others. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic48/100
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael RitchieDirector
- Tom JonesScreenplay
- Harvey SchmidtScreenplay
- Harvey SchmidtOriginal Music Composer
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
Stills
Themes
carnivalforbidden lovemusicalromcombased on play or musicalfilm in filmabductiondoomed romance