The Projectionist (1971) The Projectionist

The Projectionist ★★★ 1971 (PG) A must-see for movie buffs, Dangerfield made his screen debut in this story about a projectionist in a seedy movie house whose real-life existence begins to blur into the films he continuously watches. Made on a limited budget, this creative effort by Hurwitz was the first film to utilize the technique of superimposition. 84m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Rodney Dangerfield, Chuck McCann, Ina Balin, Jara Kohout, Harry Hurwitz, Stephen Phillips, Clara Rosenthal, Jacquelyn Glenn, Robert Staats; Director: Harry Hurwitz; Writer: Harry Hurwitz; Writer: Victor Petrashevich; Cameo: Igo Kantor, Erma E. Levin.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1971
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 84
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD, Wide.
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Rodney Dangerfield
Actor Clara Rosenthal
Actor Ina Balin
Actor Jacquelyn Glenn
Actor Chuck McCann
Actor Robert Staats
Actor Harry Hurwitz
Actor Jara Kohout
Actor Stephen Phillips
Cameo Igo Kantor
Cameo Erma E. Levin
Cinematographer Victor Petrashevich
Director Harry Hurwitz
Writer Harry Hurwitz