The Telephone
"She's on the line... and off the wall."
Originally released in 1988. The Telephone is a drama/comedy film. directed by Rip Torn. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, John Heard, and Elliott Gould
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Box Office
$99K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $99,030
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Odyssey Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Telephone?
The Telephone has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Telephone released?
The Telephone was released on January 22, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Telephone?
The main cast of The Telephone includes Whoopi Goldberg, John Heard, Elliott Gould, Hervé Villechaize, Severn Darden.