The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976): Cast
The Phantom of the Open Hearth is a 1976 comedy drama directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton, starring Jean Shepherd as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man), David Elliott and Roberta Wallach. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Directors
- Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Phantom of the Open Hearth About?
The premise of The Phantom of the Open Hearth without spoilers.
Written by Jean Shepherd, who also book‑ends the film with on‑screen appearances and voice‑over narration, this comedy‑drama follows high‑schooler Ralph as he experiences a series of teenage events. With the prom approaching, Ralph summons the courage to ask the popular Daphne Bigelow, who seemingly has never noticed him.
The Phantom of the Open Hearth Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- teen movie
- teenager
- ralphie parker character
- junior prom
- steel mill
- leg lamp
- underage drinking
- narration
- gravy boat
- throwing dishes at someone
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
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- little brother
- tuxedo
- bullet hole
- convertible car
- rainstorm
- male vomiting
- vomiting
The Phantom of the Open Hearth Cast & Characters
Jean Shepherd leads the cast as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man), with David Elliott as Ralph Parker As A Boy and Roberta Wallach as Wanda Hickey. Directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Fred Barzyk
- Co-director David R. Loxton
- Jean Shepherd as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
- David Elliott as Ralph Parker As A Boy
- Roberta Wallach as Wanda Hickey
- James Broderick as Mr. Parker
Also Starring in The Phantom of the Open Hearth
· 4 more- William Lampley Flick
- Barbara Bolton Mrs. Parker
- Michael Stein Steelmill Worker
- David S. Howard Zudock (as David Howard)
More from Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton
More films directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton: The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love), Countdown to Looking Glass, The Lathe of Heaven and The Lord of the Universe.
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Cars in The Phantom of the Open Hearth
7 cars on screen, including the 1941 Oldsmobile 60 and the 1946 Mercury Eight.
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1941 Oldsmobile 60 Main role -
1946 Mercury Eight Important role -
unknown Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet Background role
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The Phantom of the Open Hearth FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Phantom of the Open Hearth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Phantom of the Open Hearth?
The Phantom of the Open Hearth runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was The Phantom of the Open Hearth released?
The Phantom of the Open Hearth was released on December 23, 1976.
Who directed The Phantom of the Open Hearth?
The Phantom of the Open Hearth was directed by Fred Barzyk and David R. Loxton.
More films by Fred Barzyk Who is in the cast of The Phantom of the Open Hearth?
The Phantom of the Open Hearth stars Jean Shepherd as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man), David Elliott as Ralph Parker As A Boy and Roberta Wallach as Wanda Hickey, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Phantom of the Open Hearth have a post-credit scene?
No. The Phantom of the Open Hearth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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