The Telephone
“She's on the line... and off the wall.”
Synopsis
Crazy out of work actress Vashti Blue spends all her time in her small apartment with her pet owl and her telephone, which she uses to try and solve all her problems with life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$99K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rip Torn
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Nilsson, Terry Southern
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- The Telephone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $99K
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Odyssey Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rip Torn
Harry Nilsson, Terry Southern
Christopher Young
David Claessen
Sandra Adair
Robert Katz, Moctesuma Esparza
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Nilsson
Writer
Terry Southern
Writer
Rip Torn
Director
Robert Katz
Producer
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
David Claessen
Director of Photography
Sandra Adair
Editor
Jim Pohl
Production Design
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Telephone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Telephone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Telephone about?
Crazy out of work actress Vashti Blue spends all her time in her small apartment with her pet owl and her telephone, which she uses to try and solve all her problems with life.
Who directed The Telephone?
The Telephone was directed by Rip Torn.
Who stars in The Telephone?
The principal cast of The Telephone includes Whoopi Goldberg, John Heard, Elliott Gould, Hervé Villechaize, Severn Darden.
When was The Telephone released and how long is it?
The Telephone was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did The Telephone make at the box office?
The Telephone grossed $99K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Telephone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Telephone was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Telephone?
The Telephone holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).