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Movie poster: The Telephone (1988)
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The Telephone

1988 · 78 min Drama Comedy
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country United States of America, United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Rip Torn
Runtime 78 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (28 votes)

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The film constructs a claustrophobic universe within a single apartment, relying entirely on the telephone as both a narrative device and a metaphor for human connection. It explores the fragile psyche of the protagonist through her escalating monologues and fantasies.

What lingers after the final call is a peculiar mix of absurd comedy and poignant loneliness, a testament to the performance that carries the entire film. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rip Torn

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Brew strong tea, settle into an armchair, and prepare for an intimate one-on-one with the screen. Best viewed alone.

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