The Secret Cinema (1967): Cast
The Secret Cinema is a 1967 short comedy directed by Paul Bartel, starring Amy Vane as Jane, Gordon Felio and Philip Carlson. It runs 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 27 min
- Director
- Paul Bartel
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hacienda-Tropicana-Madness
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret Cinema About?
The premise of The Secret Cinema without spoilers.
The series follows Jane, a New York City office secretary, whose daily routine spirals into humiliation and betrayal. She endures sexual harassment from her boss, Mr. Troppogrosso, is dumped by boyfriend Dick, and faces ridicule—all while unaware her life is being filmed and manipulated by those closest to her. Soon she senses the hidden surveillance.
The Secret Cinema Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- cult film
- boss dates an employee
- character implies that he's gay
- character lies that he's gay
- overweight man
- film within a film
- paranoia
- surrealism
- dark comedy
- secretary
- reality show star
- 42nd street manhattan new york city
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- betrayal
- conspiracy
- cashier
- ironic ending
- ominous ending
- driven mad
- female assistant
- film editing
- handheld camera
- straitjacket
- gorilla mask
- rude waitress
- german accent
- psychiatrist
- unconscious
- secret club
- dance club
- employer employee relationship
- cinephile
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- laugh track
- waitress
- surveillance
- female protagonist
- colleague
- reality show
- breakup
- sexual harassment
- underground film
- hidden camera
- independent film
- plot twist
The Secret Cinema Cast & Characters
Amy Vane leads the cast as Jane, with Gordon Felio as Mr. Troppogrosso and Philip Carlson as Dick. Directed by Paul Bartel; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Bartel
- Amy Vane as Jane
- Gordon Felio as Mr. Troppogrosso
- Philip Carlson as Dick
- Barry Dennen as Psychiatrist
Also Starring in The Secret Cinema
· 6 more- Estelle Omens Jane's Mother
- Connie Ellison Helen
- Mara Lepmanis First Secretary
- Camille Fife Second Secretary
- Mimi Randolph Waitress / Ticket Seller / Nurse
- Glenn Johnson Disc Jockey (voice)
More from Paul Bartel
More films directed by Paul Bartel: Lust in the Dust and Naughty Nurse.
Cars in The Secret Cinema
7 cars on screen, including the 1960 Buick unknown and the 1964 Buick Wildcat.
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1960 Buick unknown Background role -
1964 Buick Wildcat Background role -
Cadillac unknown Background role -
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Background role
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The Secret of My Succe$s 1987 -
The Secret Life of Girls 1999 -
The Secret Life of an American Wife 1968 -
Top Secret! 1984 -
Secrets of a Secretary 1931 -
Secret Things 2004 -
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Show Girl in Hollywood 1930 -
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Secret Passion 2023 -
The Secret Sauce 2021
The Secret Cinema FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret Cinema, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret Cinema?
The Secret Cinema runs 27 minutes.
When was The Secret Cinema released?
The Secret Cinema was released on March 8, 1967.
Who directed The Secret Cinema?
The Secret Cinema was directed by Paul Bartel.
More films by Paul Bartel Who is in the cast of The Secret Cinema?
The Secret Cinema stars Amy Vane as Jane, Gordon Felio as Mr. Troppogrosso and Philip Carlson as Dick, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Secret Cinema have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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