The Pink Telephone (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 5.1

The Pink Telephone poster

Released in 1975, The Pink Telephone is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 95 minutes. “...It's the hot line from the boardroom to the bedroom...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A small industrialist from Toulouse, goes to Paris to negotiate the buyout of his company from an American financial group. During his stay, the representative of the large firm calls on a luxury call girl to facilitate their "business".

Who’s in it. The Pink Telephone stars Pierre Mondy as Benoît Castejac, propriétaire de Castejac & Cie, Mireille Darc as Christine, la call-girl de Mme Claude, Françoise Prévost as Françoise Castejac, épouse de Benoît and Michael Lonsdale as M. Morrison, président de la Fielding, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Pink Telephone has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pink Telephone page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Pink Telephone tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Pink Telephone (1975)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pink Telephone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Pink Telephone worth watching?
The Pink Telephone holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Pink Telephone?
The Pink Telephone stars Pierre Mondy, Mireille Darc, Françoise Prévost, Michael Lonsdale and Daniel Ceccaldi.
When was The Pink Telephone released?
The Pink Telephone was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.