The Telephone Book (1971)

Director:

Nelson Lyon

Writer:

Nelson Lyon (writer)

Release Date:

3 October 1971 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The story of a girl who falls in love with the world's greatest obscene phone call.

Plot:

The story of a day in the life of a lonely, sensitive, exhuberent, attractive, young woman. Her exploits...

Plot Keywords:

Sex | Surrealism | Phone Book | Obsession | Phone Booth

Cast

Margaret Brewster	...	Old Lady
Roger C. Carmel	...	Analyst
David Dozer	...	Obscene Phone Caller Two
Jan Farrand	...	Woman in the park
Lucy Lee Flippin	...	Obscene Phone Caller Three
Captain Haggerty	...	District Attorney (as Arthur Haggerty)
James Harder	...	Obscene Phone Caller One
William Hickey	...	Man in bed
Sarah Kennedy	...	Alice
Geri Miller	...	Dancer
Barry Morse	...	Har Poon
Ondine	...	Narrator
Norman Rose	...	Mr. Smith
Dolph Sweet	...	Obscene Phone Caller Four
Matthew Tobin	...	Mugger
Ultra Violet	...	Whip Woman
Joan Ziehl	...	Young Girl

Runtime:

80 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:X

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Rosebud Films

Movie Connections:

References The Magic Christian (1969)

Soundtrack:

Something To Remember Me By

THE GONE WITH THE WIND of 60's/70's Underground Cinema

Funny, near brilliant, underground movie about the sexual perversions of everyday people. Centers around Kennedy (who is a shoe in for a young Goldie Hawn) and her various experiences trying to find John Smith the greatest obscene phone caller she's ever heard. Problem is it's New York City, which leads her to a lot of wrong Smiths. The 'real' John Smith is played by actor Norman Rose who's deep resonate, 'newsman' voice (he's worked as a narrator on many other features) only adds to the hilarity as he explains in great detail how he came to be the 'greatest obscene phone caller of all time'. This is interspread by 'true life' confessions of former obscene phone callers that are so twisted you'll just have to laugh. Also has a wild,'far out' animated sequence that could easily fit into a Marilyn Manson video. Much more provacative than today's hardcore adult films, which tend to be very mechanical. A truly unique film viewing experience that is similar to the much herald PUTNEY SWOPE, but is more consistently funnier and imaginative. A terrific example of 'grass roots' filmmaking were the creativity and ingenuity of the director makes todays $200 million, special effects laden blockbusters look as stale as yesterday's lunch. Most amazing scene features actor Barry Morse (Lt Griggs of the old FUGITIVE TV series) having over ten naked women lay on top of him at the same time!!