The Fantasist
is a 1987 thriller film written and directed by Robin Hardy. The film stars Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove and Timothy Bottoms. It is based on the 1983 novel Goosefoot by Irish author Patrick McGinley.
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Plot
An Irish woman moves from rural Ireland to Dublin and begins receiving phone calls from a stranger while the city is being plagued by a serial killer who uses this method to lure his victims in. Even though she is aware of this, she finds herself drawn to the caller. An American teacher living in her building comes under suspicion.
Cast
Moira Sinise (credited as Moira Harris) as Patricia Teeling
Christopher Cazenove as Inspector McMyler
Timothy Bottoms as Danny Sullivan
John Kavanagh as Robert Foxley
Mick Lally as Uncle Lar
Bairbre Ní Chaoimh as Monica Quigley
Jim Bartley as Hugh Teeling
Deirdre Donnelly as Fionnuala Sullivan
Liam O'Callaghan as Farrelly
Ronan Wilmot as Patricia's Father
May Giles as Patricia's Mother
Se Ledwidge as Patsy Teeling
Dervla Kirwan as Fiona
Production
Bob Geldof was originally cast to appear in the film but did not end up being involved in the production.