The Phone Call

The Phone Call

2013•20m•7.3/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.3/10(73)

Heather is a shy lady who works in a helpline call centre. When she receives a phone call from a mystery man, she has no idea that the encounter will change her life forever.

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Production

RSA Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Heather

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Stan (voice)

Edward Hogg

Edward Hogg

Daniel

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Joan

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