The Telephone Book
“The story of a girl who falls in love with the world's greatest obscene phone call.”
Synopsis
A sexually voracious young woman receives a dirty phone call from a stranger; so satisfied by the experience, she sets out to find him somewhere in New York City.
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Exploitation.TV Presents: THE TELEPHONE BOOK!
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-12
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Sarah Kennedy
Alice
Norman Rose
Mr. Smith
James Harder
Obscene Caller
Jill Clayburgh
Eyemask
Ondine
Narrator
Barry Morse
Har Poon
Ultra Violet
Whip Woman
Geri Miller
Dancer
Roger C. Carmel
Analyst
William Hickey
Man in Bed
Matthew Tobin
Mugger
Jan Farrand
Woman in Park
David Dozer
Obscene Caller
Lucy Lee Flippin
Obscene Caller
Dolph Sweet
Obscene Caller
Joan Ziehl
Young Girl
Margaret Brewster
Old Lady
Captain Haggerty
District Attorney (as Arthur Haggerty)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Lyon
- Original Score
- Nathan Sassover
- Original Title
- The Telephone Book
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rosebud Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson Lyon
Nelson Lyon
Nathan Sassover
Leonard Saltzberg
Merv Bloch
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Saltzberg
Editor
Nelson Lyon
Writer
Nelson Lyon
Director
Merv Bloch
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Telephone Book
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Telephone Book about?
A sexually voracious young woman receives a dirty phone call from a stranger; so satisfied by the experience, she sets out to find him somewhere in New York City.
Who directed The Telephone Book?
The Telephone Book was directed by Nelson Lyon.
Who stars in The Telephone Book?
The principal cast of The Telephone Book includes Sarah Kennedy, Norman Rose, James Harder, Jill Clayburgh, Ondine.
When was The Telephone Book released and how long is it?
The Telephone Book was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Telephone Book?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Telephone Book was composed by Nathan Sassover.