The Projectionist (1970)
Overview
A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.309 |
Directed By
Harry Hurwitz
Crew
Harry Hurwitz
Harry Hurwitz
Harry Hurwitz
Victor Petrashevic
Igo Kantor
David Wolfson
Harry Hurwitz
Roy Frumkes
Nicky Chinn
James Nelson
Henry Cavenaugh
Charles Diana
Robert Pitts
Harold Samis
Charles 'Skip' Pitts
Helga Petrashevich
Judy Jamison
João Fernandes
Joe D'Augustine
Alex Stevens
Erma E. Levin
TOP CAST
Chuck McCann
Projectionist / Captain Flash
Rodney Dangerfield
Renaldi / The Bat
Ina Balin
The Girl
Jára Kohout
Candy Man / Scientist
Harry Hurwitz
Friendly Usher
Lucky Kargo
Usher / Henchman
Sam Stewart
Usher / Henchman
Alex Stevens
Usher / Henchman
Robert Lee
Usher / Henchman
Robert Staats
The Pitchman
João Fernandes
Man on Street (uncredited)
Rita Bennett
Harem Girl (uncredited)
Robert King
The Premiere M.C.
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