The Phone Call
Synopsis
A married man calls the wrong number for phone-sex and winds up being stalked by a psychotic man.
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THE PHONE CALL (1989) Film
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-01-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan A. Goldstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Martin
- Original Score
- Larry Cohen
- Original Title
- The Phone Call
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan A. Goldstein
Donald Martin
Larry Cohen
Karol Ike
Jean Beaudoin
Danièle J. Suissa, Nicolas Traube, Jerry Appleton
Department Leadership Roster
Allan A. Goldstein
Director
Donald Martin
Writer
Karol Ike
Director of Photography
Jean Beaudoin
Editor
Michel Proulx
Production Design
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 The Phone Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phone Call about?
A married man calls the wrong number for phone-sex and winds up being stalked by a psychotic man.
Who directed The Phone Call?
The Phone Call was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.
Who stars in The Phone Call?
The principal cast of The Phone Call includes Michael Sarrazin, Linda E. Smith, Ron Lea, Lisa Jakub, Vlasta Vrana.
When was The Phone Call released and how long is it?
The Phone Call was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phone Call?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phone Call was composed by Larry Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phone Call?
The Phone Call holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).