The Telephone Book (1971)

The story of a day in the life of a lonely, sensitive, exhuberent, attractive, young woman. Her exploits, encounters, and frustrations as she attempts to find a "special" someone, a caller ... See full summary »

Director:

Nelson Lyon

Writer:

Nelson Lyon

Stars:

Margaret Brewster, Roger C. Carmel, David Dozer

Cast

Credited 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

Storyline

The story of a day in the life of a lonely, sensitive, exhuberent, attractive, young woman. Her exploits, encounters, and frustrations as she attempts to find a "special" someone, a caller who has "class", as she puts it.

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Plot Keywords:

surrealism | sex | cult film | orgy | dark comedy | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

X

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1971 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rosebud Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was refused a UK cinema certificate in 1971.

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Connections

References The Magic Christian (1969)

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Soundtracks

"Something To Remember Me By"
Written by Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz

User Reviews

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!!