Movie·1970·1h 28m

The Projectionist

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.

Producer

Harry Hurwitz, Nicky Chinn

Music

Erma E. Levin

Editor

Harry Hurwitz

Themes

projectionistloner

Production House

Maglan

Audience Score

59%

8 votes

Skip14%

Timepass34%

Go for it35%

Perfection17%

Where to watch

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// cast

Cast

Chuck McCann

Projectionist / Captain Flash

Rodney Dangerfield

Renaldi / The Bat

Ina Balin

The Girl

Jára Kohout

Candy Man / Scientist

Harry Hurwitz

Friendly Usher

Lucky Kargo

Usher / Henchman

Sam Stewart

Usher / Henchman

Alex Stevens

Usher / Henchman

Robert Lee

Usher / Henchman

Robert Staats

The Pitchman

João Fernandes

Man on Street (uncredited)

Rita Bennett

Harem Girl (uncredited)

Robert King

The Premiere M.C.

// crew

Crew

Harry Hurwitz

Writer, Producer, Director, Editor

Nicky Chinn

Executive Producer

Erma E. Levin

Original Music Composer

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