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The Projectionist
The Projectionist

The Projectionist

Genres

ComedyFantasy

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

17 October 1970

Country

United States of America

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

Harry Hurwitz

Harry Hurwitz

Friendly Usher

Lucky Kargo

Lucky Kargo

Usher / Henchman

Sam Stewart

Sam Stewart

Usher / Henchman

Alex Stevens

Alex Stevens

Usher / Henchman

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Usher / Henchman

Robert Staats

Robert Staats

The Pitchman

João Fernandes

João Fernandes

Man on Street (uncredited)

Rita Bennett

Rita Bennett

Harem Girl (uncredited)

Robert King

Robert King

The Premiere M.C.

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