The Phone Call is a 2013 British short drama film. It was directed by Mat Kirkby and written by Kirkby and James Lucas. It won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 87th Academy Awards.[1]
| The Phone Call | |
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| Directed by | Mat Kirkby |
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| Starring | Sally Hawkins |
| Edited by | Lizzy Graham |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
The film stars Sally Hawkins as Heather, a crisis hotline counsellor trying to dissuade Stanley (Jim Broadbent), an unseen distraught caller, from a suicide attempt following the death of his wife.[2]
Cast
- Sally Hawkins as Heather
- Jim Broadbent as Stanley
- Edward Hogg as Daniel
- Prunella Scales as Joan
References
External links
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