The Projectionist
1970, English. Directed by Harry Hurwitz.
A projectionist bored with his everyday life begins fantasizing about his being one of the superheroes he sees in the movies he shows.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Harry HurwitzDirector
- Chuck McCannProjectionist / Captain Flash
- Rodney DangerfieldRenaldi / The Bat
- Ina BalinThe Girl
- Jára KohoutCandy Man / Scientist
- Harry HurwitzFriendly Usher
- Lucky KargoUsher / Henchman
- Sam StewartUsher / Henchman
- Alex StevensUsher / Henchman
- Robert LeeUsher / Henchman
- Robert StaatsThe Pitchman
- João FernandesMan on Street (uncredited)
- Rita BennettHarem Girl (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Hurwitz
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The Projectionist runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Projectionist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 October 1970. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Projectionist?
The Projectionist (1970) was directed by Harry Hurwitz and stars Chuck McCann, Rodney Dangerfield, Ina Balin.