

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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Jeffrey Lyons reviews 'The Projectionist' starring Chuck McCann
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-07-25
Top Cast
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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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Hurwitz
- Original Score
- Igo Kantor, Erma E. Levin
- Original Title
- The Projectionist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Maglan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Hurwitz
Harry Hurwitz
Igo Kantor, Erma E. Levin
Harry Hurwitz
Harry Hurwitz, Nicky Chinn
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Hurwitz
Director
Harry Hurwitz
Writer
Harry Hurwitz
Producer
Harry Hurwitz
Editor
Alex Stevens
Stunt Coordinator
Erma E. Levin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Behind The Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Projectionist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Projectionist about?
A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.
Who directed The Projectionist?
The Projectionist was directed by Harry Hurwitz.
Who stars in The Projectionist?
The principal cast of The Projectionist includes Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, Ina Balin, Jára Kohout, Harry Hurwitz.
When was The Projectionist released and how long is it?
The Projectionist was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Projectionist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Projectionist was composed by Igo Kantor, Erma E. Levin.



















