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The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)

6.8/10 1h 16m Dec 23, 1976
Comedy Family Drama

This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceover. It tells the story of several events as they occur through the eyes of Ralph, a high-school-aged boy. Ralph is anticipating the upcoming prom and is working up the courage to invite Daphne Bigelow, a beautiful and popular student who does not seem aware of his existence.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Phantom of the Open Hearth
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

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David Elliott
Ralph Parker As A Boy
Popularity: 0.3
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Barbara Bolton
Mrs. Parker
Popularity: 0.1
James Broderick
James Broderick
Mr. Parker
Popularity: 0.3
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David S. Howard
Zudock (as David Howard)
Popularity: 0.2
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William Lampley
Flick
Popularity: 0.0
Jean Shepherd
Jean Shepherd
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Popularity: 0.1
Michael Stein
Michael Stein
Steelmill Worker
Popularity: 0.5
Roberta Wallach
Roberta Wallach
Wanda Hickey
Popularity: 0.4

Key Crew

Writer Jean Shepherd
Director Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton

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Rating
6.8
/10

Based on 5 votes

Details
Release Date December 23, 1976
Runtime 1h 16m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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