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5.9 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19701h 28mUnited States of America

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

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Harry Hurwitz

Screenplay & Story

Harry Hurwitz

Original Score & Music

Igo Kantor, Erma E. Levin

Film Editing

Harry Hurwitz

Producers

Harry Hurwitz, Nicky Chinn

Department Leadership Roster

Harry Hurwitz

Director

Harry Hurwitz

Writer

Harry Hurwitz

Producer

Harry Hurwitz

Editor

Alex Stevens

Alex Stevens

Stunt Coordinator

Erma E. Levin

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Projectionist.

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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.