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The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1976 · 76 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
- Starring
- David Elliott, Roberta Wallach, James Broderick, Barbara Bolton, William Lampley, Jean Shepherd
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.
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