The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Name: The Phantom of the Open Hearth
Director: Fred Barzyk
Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama
Released: 1976-12-23
Duration: 76 min
Cast: David Elliott, Barbara Bolton, James Broderick, David S. Howard, William Lampley

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1976 · 76 min · G · Comedy · Family · Drama · TMDB 6.8/10

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.

Directed by Fred Barzyk

Cast

David Elliott — Ralph Parker As A Boy
Barbara Bolton — Mrs. Parker
James Broderick — Mr. Parker
David S. Howard — Zudock (as David Howard)
William Lampley — Flick