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RUNTIME
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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Cast
Chuck McCann
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
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Harry Hurwitz
- Writers
- Harry Hurwitz
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Fun facts 🍿
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ERA
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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Erma E. Levin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Harry Hurwitz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Chuck McCann and Rodney Dangerfield and Ina Balin carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0067622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Harry Hurwitz directs. Erma E. Levin scores. Harry Hurwitz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 256 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
- 3Original score by Erma E. Levin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Harry Hurwitz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Chuck McCann and Rodney Dangerfield and Ina Balin carry the top of the cast.
- 6IMDB entry: tt0067622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Original score
- Erma E. Levin
- Editing
- Harry Hurwitz
- Stunt coordinator
- Alex Stevens
- Runtime
- 88 min · 1h 28m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Also by
Harry Hurwitz
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- MA
Maglan
Key crew
- CinematographyVictor Petrashevic
- MusicIgo Kantor
- ProducerHarry Hurwitz
- Still PhotographerHarold Samis
- Associate ProducerDavid Wolfson
- Stunt CoordinatorAlex Stevens
- Production AssistantJudy Jamison
- Additional EditorJoe D'Augustine
- SoundCharles 'Skip' Pitts
- Lighting TechnicianRobert Pitts
- Executive ProducerNicky Chinn
- Camera OperatorJoão Fernandes
- Negative CutterCharles Diana
- Production AssistantHenry Cavenaugh
- ContinuityHelga Petrashevich
- EditorHarry Hurwitz
- Assistant DirectorRoy Frumkes
- Supervising Sound EditorJames Nelson
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- projectionist
- loner
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)1970-10-17· Rochester Film Festival
- Theatrical1971-01-17· New York City, New York
- Theatrical1971-03-24· San Fransisco, California
Also known as
International titles
- Operator kinowyPL
- КиномеханикRU
- Der FilmvorführerDE
