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The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)

Overview

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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David R. Loxton profile
David R. Loxton

Director

Fred Barzyk profile
Fred Barzyk

Director

Cast

David Elliott profile
David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Barbara Bolton profile
Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

James Broderick profile
James Broderick

Mr. Parker

David S. Howard profile
David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

William Lampley profile
William Lampley

Flick

Jean Shepherd profile
Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Michael Stein profile
Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

Roberta Wallach profile
Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey

David Elliott profile
David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Barbara Bolton profile
Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

James Broderick profile
James Broderick

Mr. Parker

David S. Howard profile
David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

William Lampley profile
William Lampley

Flick

Jean Shepherd profile
Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Michael Stein profile
Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

Roberta Wallach profile
Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey

Extra

Release Date

December 23, 1976

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

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