A Call to Remember
“Her secret past holds the only hope for her family's future.”
Synopsis
Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.
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Joe Mantegna
David Tobias
David Lascher
Jake Tobias
Kevin Zegers
Ben Tobias
Blythe Danner
Paula Tobias
Joe Spano
Dr. Green
Rita Zohar
Renya Weiss
Blu Mankuma
Hank McTier
Ingrid Kavelaars
Amy Miller
Kevin McNulty
Michael Bratton
Christian Tessier
Mike Banks
Ben Eberhard
Ross Glazer
Neil Denis
George Hicks
Bill Switzer
Sandy Halper
L. Harvey Gold
Al Weiss
David Hurtubise
Morris Halper
Rosie Frier-Dryden
Freida Weiss
David Hurtubise
David Hurtubise
Irene Miscisco
Maria Halper
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Eisenberg
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- A Call to Remember
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Starz! Pictures, Great Falls Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
Max Eisenberg
Lee Holdridge
David Geddes
John V. Stuckmeyer, Jack Bender, Alan Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bender
Director
John V. Stuckmeyer
Producer
Max Eisenberg
Writer
David Geddes
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Call to Remember
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What is A Call to Remember about?
Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.
Who directed A Call to Remember?
A Call to Remember was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in A Call to Remember?
The principal cast of A Call to Remember includes Joe Mantegna, David Lascher, Kevin Zegers, Blythe Danner, Joe Spano.
When was A Call to Remember released and how long is it?
A Call to Remember was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for A Call to Remember?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Call to Remember was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Call to Remember?
A Call to Remember holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).