The Fantasist
1986, English. Directed by Robin Hardy.
He loves women to death.
A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Fantasist is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robin HardyDirector
- Moira SinisePatricia Teeling
- Christopher CazenoveInspector McMyler
- Timothy BottomsDanny Sullivan
- John KavanaghRobert Foxley
- Mick LallyUncle Lar
- Bairbre Ní ChaoimhMonica Quigley
- Jim BartleyHugh Teeling
- Deirdre DonnellyFionnuala Sullivan
- Liam O'CallaghanFarrelly
- Ronan WilmotPatricia's Father
- May GilesPatricia's Mother
- Se LedwidgePatsy Teeling
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1986
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robin Hardy
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The Fantasist: quick answers
Is The Fantasist worth watching?
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How long is The Fantasist?
The Fantasist runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Fantasist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fantasist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fantasist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fantasist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fantasist on?
The Fantasist is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fantasist?
If you liked The Fantasist, try Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Last House on the Left, Kill the Irishman.
Who directed The Fantasist?
The Fantasist (1986) was directed by Robin Hardy and stars Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove, Timothy Bottoms.