The Projectionist

June. 05,1975      
Rating:
5.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Chuck McCann as  Projectionist / Captain Flash
Rodney Dangerfield as  Renaldi / The Bat
Ina Balin as  The Girl
Jára Kohout as  Candy Man / Scientist
Sam Stewart as  Usher / Henchman
Robert Lee as  Usher / Henchman
João Fernandes as  Man on Street (uncredited)
Robert King as  The Premiere M.C.

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