The Projectionist
Originally released in 1970. The Projectionist is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Harry Hurwitz. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ina Balin
Synopsis
A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chuck McCann
as Projectionist / Captain Flash
Rodney Dangerfield
as Renaldi / The Bat
Ina Balin
as The Girl
Jára Kohout
as Candy Man / Scientist
Harry Hurwitz
as Friendly Usher
Lucky Kargo
as Usher / Henchman
Sam Stewart
as Usher / Henchman
Alex Stevens
as Usher / Henchman
Robert Lee
as Usher / Henchman
Robert Staats
as The Pitchman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Maglan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Projectionist about?
A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.
Who directed The Projectionist?
The Projectionist was directed by Harry Hurwitz.
How long is The Projectionist?
The Projectionist has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Projectionist released?
The Projectionist was released on October 17, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Projectionist?
The main cast of The Projectionist includes Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, Ina Balin, Jára Kohout, Harry Hurwitz.