Fantasy Island (1977): Cast & Plot
Fantasy Island is a 1977 fantasy drama directed by Richard Lang, starring Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke, Hervé Villechaize and Hugh O'Brian. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Richard Lang
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fantasy Island About?
The premise of Fantasy Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mr. Roarke and his assistant Tattoo welcome three guests: a former World War II reporter who hopes to revive a brief London romance from thirty years earlier; a big‑game hunter who, for once, wishes to become the hunted; and a wealthy businesswoman who longs to observe her own funeral in secret and silence.
Fantasy Island Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- most dangerous game
- tv series pilot
Fantasy Island Cast & Characters
Ricardo Montalban leads the cast as Mr. Roarke, with Hervé Villechaize as Tattoo and Hugh O'Brian as Paul Henley. Directed by Richard Lang; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Lang
- Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke
- Hervé Villechaize as Tattoo
- Hugh O'Brian as Paul Henley
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Peter Lawford as Grant Baines
Also Starring in Fantasy Island
· 15 more- Eleanor Parker Eunice Hollander Baines
- Victoria Principal Michelle
- Carol Lynley Elizabeth 'Liz' Hollander
- Ian Abercrombie Bartender
- Bill Bixby Arnold Greenwood
- Sandra Dee Francesca Hamilton
- Dick Sargent Charles Hollander
- Peter MacLean Hunter #3, Alex Davidson
- Pat O'Hara Air Raid Warden
- Cedric Scott Hunter #2, Gitu Umbah
- Karin Collison Barmaid
- Tina Sinatra Connie Raymond
- John McKinney Hunter #1, Hugh Addams
- Nancy Cameron Angel Shermin, 'Most Beautiful Girl in the World'
- Dick Ryal Dart Player
Fantasy Island Plot Summary
What happens in Fantasy Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens on a mysterious island where a woman named Sloane Maddison, portrayed by Portia Doubleday, flees from unseen pursuers. Desperate to escape, she reaches out to the island’s enigmatic owner, Mr. Roarke, for assistance. However, he reminds her that she is merely a guest, and Sloane ultimately gets captured by her assailants.
Full summary
The whole story of Fantasy Island, scene by scene
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, Fantasy Island and Deadly Game.
Fantasy Island FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fantasy Island, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fantasy Island?
Fantasy Island runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Fantasy Island released?
Fantasy Island was released on January 14, 1977.
Who directed Fantasy Island?
Fantasy Island was directed by Richard Lang.
More films by Richard Lang Who is in the cast of Fantasy Island?
Fantasy Island stars Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke, Hervé Villechaize as Tattoo and Hugh O'Brian as Paul Henley, among 19 credited actors.
Does Fantasy Island have a post-credit scene?
No. Fantasy Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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