Telefon(1977)
They'll do anything to stop Telefon. The operation that can trigger 51 human time bombs.
Telefon Synopsis
Nicolai Dalchimski, a mad KGB agent steals a notebook full of names of "sleeping" undercover KGB agents sent to the U.S. in the 1950's. These agents got their assignments under hypnosis, so they can't remember their missions until they're told a line of a Robert Frost poem. Dalchimski flees to the U.S. and starts phoning these agents who perform sabotage acts against military targets.
Telefon (1977) is a thriller, action and crime film directed by Don Siegel, released on December 16, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Charles Bronson, Lee Remick, Donald Pleasence and Tyne Daly. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 136 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Siegel
- Writers:
- Peter Hyams, Stirling Silliphant, Walter Wager
- Producers:
- James B. Harris
- Cinematographer:
- Michael C. Butler
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Telefon (1977) Trailer
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Telefon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bronson
as Major Grigori Borzov
Lee Remick
as Barbara
Donald Pleasence
as Nicolai Dalchimsky
Tyne Daly
as Dorothy Putterman
Alan Badel
as Colonel Malchenko
Patrick Magee
as General Strelsky
Sheree North
as Marie Wills
Roy Jenson
as Doug Stark
John Mitchum
as Harry Bascom
Jacqueline Scott
as Mrs. Hassler
- Frank Marth
Frank Marth
as Harley Sandburg
- Helen Page Camp
Helen Page Camp
as Emma Stark
Key crew
Directed by Don Siegel, written by Peter Hyams, Stirling Silliphant and Walter Wager, produced by James B. Harris.
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Telefon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 136 ratings.
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Telefon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Telefon online?
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Telefon (1977) is available to stream on Sky Go and Sky X, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Telefon?
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The main cast of Telefon (1977) includes Charles Bronson, Lee Remick, Donald Pleasence, Tyne Daly and Alan Badel. The film was directed by Don Siegel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Telefon released?
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Telefon was released on December 16, 1977 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Telefon worth watching?
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Telefon (1977) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 136 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Telefon?
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Yes. The official Telefon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.