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The Projectionist

The Projectionist

19705.61h 28m

Overview

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

Directed by Harry Hurwitz
Written by Harry Hurwitz
Produced by Harry Hurwitz
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Top Cast

Chuck McCann

Chuck McCann

Projectionist / Captain Flash

Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney Dangerfield

Renaldi / The Bat

Ina Balin

Ina Balin

The Girl

Jára Kohout

Jára Kohout

Candy Man / Scientist

H

Harry Hurwitz

Friendly Usher

L

Lucky Kargo

Usher / Henchman

Sam Stewart

Sam Stewart

Usher / Henchman

Alex Stevens

Alex Stevens

Usher / Henchman

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Usher / Henchman

R

Robert Staats

The Pitchman

Themes & Keywords

projectionistloner

About The Projectionist

The Projectionist is a comedy, fantasy film released in 1970 exploring themes of projectionist, loner. Directed by Harry Hurwitz, it stars Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, Ina Balin. A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.

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