The Projectionist

Oct 17, 1970

1h 28m

★ 5.6

Overview

A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.

Genres

Comedy

Fantasy

Production Companies

Maglan

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Cast

Projectionist / Captain Flash

Chuck McCann

Renaldi / The Bat

Rodney Dangerfield

The Girl

Ina Balin

Candy Man / Scientist

Jára Kohout

Friendly Usher

Harry Hurwitz

Usher / Henchman

Lucky Kargo

Usher / Henchman

Sam Stewart

Usher / Henchman

Alex Stevens

Usher / Henchman

Robert Lee

The Pitchman

Robert Staats

Man on Street (uncredited)

João Fernandes

Harem Girl (uncredited)

Rita Bennett

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