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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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.

1976 |1h 16m |  Comedy, Family, Drama

Cast

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James Broderick

Mr. Parker

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Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

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Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

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Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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