The Phone Call
Synopsis
Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas G. Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Weyland
- Original Score
- Merrill Jenson, Merrill B. Jenson
- Original Title
- The Phone Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas G. Johnson
Jack Weyland
Merrill Jenson, Merrill B. Jenson
Reed Smoot
Peter G. Czerny
Douglas G. Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Jack Weyland
Writer
Douglas G. Johnson
Director
Douglas G. Johnson
Producer
Peter G. Czerny
Editor
Merrill B. Jenson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phone Call
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What is The Phone Call about?
Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.
Who directed The Phone Call?
The Phone Call was directed by Douglas G. Johnson.
Who stars in The Phone Call?
The principal cast of The Phone Call includes Marc McClure, Michelle Patrick, David Sterago, R. Irwin Goodman, Ann MacMillan.
When was The Phone Call released and how long is it?
The Phone Call was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phone Call?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phone Call was composed by Merrill Jenson, Merrill B. Jenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phone Call?
The Phone Call holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).