The Projectionist

The Projectionist

The Projectionist

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The Projectionist

1970

1h 28m

5.6(7 votes)

Comedy

Fantasy

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Chuck McCann

Projectionist / Captain Flash

Chuck McCann

Acting

Rodney Dangerfield

Renaldi / The Bat

Rodney Dangerfield

Acting

Ina Balin

The Girl

Ina Balin

Acting

Jára Kohout

Candy Man / Scientist

Jára Kohout

Directing

Harry Hurwitz

Friendly Usher

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Acting

Lucky Kargo

Usher / Henchman

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Acting

Sam Stewart

Usher / Henchman

Sam Stewart

Crew

Alex Stevens

Usher / Henchman

Alex Stevens

Acting

Robert Lee

Usher / Henchman

Robert Lee

Acting

Robert Staats

The Pitchman

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Camera

João Fernandes

Man on Street (uncredited)

João Fernandes

Acting

Rita Bennett

Harem Girl (uncredited)

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Acting

Robert King

The Premiere M.C.

Robert King

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