The Projectionist

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The Projectionist

1970

1h 28m

5.9(8 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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2 videos

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Chuck McCann

Projectionist / Captain Flash

Acting

Rodney Dangerfield

Renaldi / The Bat

Acting

Ina Balin

The Girl

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Jára Kohout

Candy Man / Scientist

Directing

Harry Hurwitz

Friendly Usher

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Acting

Lucky Kargo

Usher / Henchman

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Acting

Sam Stewart

Usher / Henchman

Crew

Alex Stevens

Usher / Henchman

Acting

Robert Lee

Usher / Henchman

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Robert Staats

The Pitchman

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Camera

João Fernandes

Man on Street (uncredited)

Acting

Rita Bennett

Harem Girl (uncredited)

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Acting

Robert King

The Premiere M.C.

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