The Projectionist

The Projectionist

1970 · 88 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Fantasy

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

Directed by Harry Hurwitz · Written by Harry Hurwitz

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