The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)

12/23/1976 (EN) • 1h 16m

Comedy, Family, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

James Broderick

Mr. Parker

David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

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