Beyond the Call
Synopsis
Russell Gates (David Strahairn) is a Vietnam vet on death row for killing a policeman. His childhood sweetheart, Pam O'Brien (Sissy Spacek), is stunned to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him much to the dismay of her husband Keith and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. The trips to the prison take a toll on both her marriage and her family.
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Sissy Spacek
Pam O'Brien
David Strathairn
Russel Gates
Arliss Howard
Keith O'Brien
Janet Wright
Fran
Lindsay Murrell
Rebecca
Leslie Carlson
Dan
Ken James
Mel
Christina Collins
Ruth
Andrew Sardella
Mark
Wayne Downer
Policeman #2
Diane D'Aquila
Angela
Christine Reeves
Cop’s Wife
Rufus Crawford
Thibodeaux
Desmond Campbell
Guard #1
John Pearson
Guard #2
Jefferson Mappin
Guard #3
Kevin Rushton
Guard #4
Dov Tiefenbach
Mark's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Screenplay & Story
- Doug Magee
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Beyond the Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Barnstorm Films, Chris/Rose Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bill
Doug Magee
George S. Clinton
Jean Lépine
Axel Hubert
Helen Buck Bartlett, Tony Bill, Robert W. Christiansen, Doug Magee, Rick Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Bill
Director
Doug Magee
Writer
Helen Buck Bartlett
Producer
Tony Bill
Producer
Doug Magee
Producer
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Axel Hubert
Editor
Jeff Ginn
Production Design
Lynne MacKay
Costume Design
Shane Cardwell
Stunt Coordinator
Jean Lépine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Call about?
Russell Gates (David Strahairn) is a Vietnam vet on death row for killing a policeman. His childhood sweetheart, Pam O'Brien (Sissy Spacek), is stunned to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him much to the dismay of her husband Keith and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. The trips to the prison take a toll on both her marriage and her family.
Who directed Beyond the Call?
Beyond the Call was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in Beyond the Call?
The principal cast of Beyond the Call includes Sissy Spacek, David Strathairn, Arliss Howard, Janet Wright, Lindsay Murrell.
When was Beyond the Call released and how long is it?
Beyond the Call was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Call?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Call was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond the Call?
Beyond the Call holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).