The Telephone
Synopsis
A young woman enacts an imaginative revenge on her boyfriend for playing away. Director Chris Petit made this three-minute short to test a new super 16mm Kodak film stock to be used on Peter Greenaway’s upcoming feature The Draughtsman’s Contract.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Petit
- Original Title
- The Telephone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- British Film Institute Production Board
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Petit
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Petit
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Telephone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Telephone about?
A young woman enacts an imaginative revenge on her boyfriend for playing away. Director Chris Petit made this three-minute short to test a new super 16mm Kodak film stock to be used on Peter Greenaway’s upcoming feature The Draughtsman’s Contract.
Who directed The Telephone?
The Telephone was directed by Chris Petit.
Who stars in The Telephone?
The principal cast of The Telephone includes Cathryn Harrison.
When was The Telephone released and how long is it?
The Telephone was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 4m.