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The Telephone Book
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The Telephone Book

1971-10-03 · 87 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Romance · Drama

A sexually voracious young woman receives a dirty phone call from a stranger; so satisfied by the experience, she sets out to find him somewhere in New York City.

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Directors
Nelson Lyon
Production companies
Rosebud Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah KennedySarah KennedyAlice
Norman RoseMr. Smith
James HarderObscene Caller
Jill ClayburghJill ClayburghEyemask
OndineOndineNarrator
Barry MorseBarry MorseHar Poon
Ultra VioletUltra VioletWhip Woman
Geri MillerGeri MillerDancer
Roger C. CarmelRoger C. CarmelAnalyst
William HickeyWilliam HickeyMan in Bed
Matthew TobinMugger
Jan FarrandWoman in Park
David DozerObscene Caller
Lucy Lee FlippinLucy Lee FlippinObscene Caller
Dolph SweetDolph SweetObscene Caller
Joan ZiehlYoung Girl
Margaret BrewsterOld Lady
Captain HaggertyDistrict Attorney (as Arthur Haggerty)
Laura CannonLaura CannonOrgy Girl Playing Cards
UltramaxUltramaxAuditioning Woman

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