Telefon (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Telefon is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 102 minutes. “They'll do anything to stop Telefon. The operation that can trigger 51 human time bombs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicolai Dalchimski, a mad KGB agent steals a notebook full of names of "sleeping" undercover KGB agents sent to the U.S. in the 1950's. These agents got their assignments under hypnosis, so they can't remember their missions until they're told a line of a Robert Frost poem. Dalchimski flees to the U.S. and starts phoning these agents who perform sabotage acts against military targets.
Who’s in it. Telefon stars Charles Bronson as Major Grigori Borzov, Lee Remick as Barbara, Donald Pleasence as Nicolai Dalchimsky and Tyne Daly as Dorothy Putterman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Telefon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telefon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Telefon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Telefon (1977)?
- In GB, Telefon is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Telefon worth watching?
- Telefon holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Telefon?
- Telefon stars Charles Bronson, Lee Remick, Donald Pleasence, Tyne Daly and Alan Badel.
- When was Telefon released?
- Telefon was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.