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The Phone Call(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-01-01
78%
4 Votes
Time: 0h 24m
Overview:
Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Brigham Young University
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Movie: The Phone Call
Top 7 Billed Cast
Marc McClure
Scott
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Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.
Release Date
1977-01-01
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7.8
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