The Projectionist(1970)
The Projectionist Synopsis
A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.
The Projectionist (1970) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Harry Hurwitz, released on October 17, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, Ina Balin and Jára Kohout. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry Hurwitz
- Writers:
- Harry Hurwitz
- Producers:
- Harry Hurwitz
- Composer:
- Erma E. Levin
- Production:
- Maglan
- Status:
- Released
The Projectionist (1970) Trailer
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The Projectionist Videos & Clips
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PROJECTIONIST .mpg
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Jeffrey Lyons reviews 'The Projectionist' starring Chuck McCann
Featurette
The Projectionist Cast & Crew
Main 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
Harry Hurwitz
as Friendly Usher
- Lucky Kargo
Lucky Kargo
as Usher / Henchman
Sam Stewart
as Usher / Henchman
Alex Stevens
as Usher / Henchman
Robert Lee
as Usher / Henchman
- Robert Staats
Robert Staats
as The Pitchman
João Fernandes
as Man on Street (uncredited)
- Rita Bennett
Rita Bennett
as Harem Girl (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Harry Hurwitz, written by Harry Hurwitz, produced by Harry Hurwitz.
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The Projectionist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Projectionist – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Projectionist?
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The main cast of The Projectionist (1970) includes Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, Ina Balin, Jára Kohout and Harry Hurwitz. The film was directed by Harry Hurwitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Projectionist released?
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The Projectionist was released on October 17, 1970 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Projectionist worth watching?
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The Projectionist (1970) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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