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The Telephone Book (1971) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1971 · 87 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Nelson Lyon
- Starring
- Jill Clayburgh, William Hickey, Barry Morse, Roger C. Carmel, Dolph Sweet, Ondine
When a sexually eager young woman receives an obscene phone call from an unknown stranger, she becomes unexpectedly captivated by the lewd exchange. Thrilled, she embarks on an obsessive quest through New York City’s crowded subways, dim cafés and late‑night phone booths, determined to locate the mysterious voice that ignited her desire.
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