The Projected Man (1966): Cast & Plot
The Projected Man is a 1966 sci-fi horror film directed by Ian Curteis, starring Norman Wooland as Dr. Blanchard, Derrick De Marney and Tracey Crisp. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Ian Curteis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Compton Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Projected Man About?
The premise of The Projected Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Horror of Horrors! Matter-transmitter sabotage leaves a British scientist (Bryant Halliday) disfigured and full of amps.
The Projected Man Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- female nudity
- laser
- female scientist
- sabotage
- laboratory
- blackmail
- botched teleportation
- disfigurement
- teleportation
- electrocution
- psychotronic film
- female topless nudity
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- sunbeam car
- secretary
- television
- wristwatch
- teleportation technology
- computer
- monkey
- computer tape
- laboratory rat
- cigar smoking
- rubber gloves
- morgue
- female in underwear
- lingerie
- dutch angle
- sunbeam alpine
- cat
The Projected Man Cast & Characters
Norman Wooland leads the cast as Dr. Blanchard, with Derrick De Marney as Latham and Tracey Crisp as Sheila Anderson. Directed by Ian Curteis; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ian Curteis
- Norman Wooland as Dr. Blanchard
- Derrick De Marney as Latham
- Tracey Crisp as Sheila Anderson
- Derek Farr as Insp. Davis
Also Starring in The Projected Man
· 8 more- Sam Kydd Harry Slinger
- Gerard Heinz Dr. Lembach
- Ronald Allen Dr. Mitchel
- Norma West Gloria King
- Frank Gatliff Dr. Wilson
- Mary Peach Dr. Hill
- Terry Scully Steve Lowe
- Bryant Haliday Dr. Steiner
The Projected Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Projected Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a research facility, Dr. Paul Steiner and Dr. Mitchell push the boundaries of science with a projection device that can transmit objects from their immediate surroundings to locations several miles away. The device proves effective on inanimate objects, but a grim pattern emerges: living beings that are projected perish. The team presses on, hoping for a breakthrough that could change everything.
Full summary
The whole story of The Projected Man, scene by scene
The Projected Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Projected Man.
How Well Do You Know The Projected Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which scientist originally leads the development of the projection device?
Cars in The Projected Man
6 cars on screen, including the 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Series I and the Austin LD Ambulance.
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1965 Sunbeam Tiger Series I Important role -
Austin LD Ambulance Minor role -
1959 Humber Super Snipe Series I Minor role -
MG TC Minor role
The Projected Man Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Laser X: operazione uomo” and “El hombre proyectado”.
- Also known as
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- Laser X: operazione uomo
- El hombre proyectado
- Frankenstein 70
- Proyecto humano
- Experimento mortal
- Frankenstein 70 - Das Ungeheuer mit der Feuerklaue
- Das Ungeheuer mit der Feuerklaue
- Alta Voltagem
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Movies Like The Projected Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Manster, Terror Is a Man and Project: Metalbeast.
The Projected Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Projected Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Projected Man?
The Projected Man runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Projected Man released?
The Projected Man was released on March 1, 1966.
Who directed The Projected Man?
The Projected Man was directed by Ian Curteis.
Who is in the cast of The Projected Man?
The Projected Man stars Norman Wooland as Dr. Blanchard, Derrick De Marney as Latham and Tracey Crisp as Sheila Anderson, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Projected Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Projected Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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