Telefon 1977
“They'll do anything to stop Telefon. The operation that can trigger 51 human time bombs.”
What is Telefon?
Telefon is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Thriller, Action, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 1977
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Thriller, Action, Crime
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Overview
Telefon is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Thriller, Action, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A rogue KGB agent awakens hidden Soviet sleeper spies in America via a hypnotic poem line.”
- Unique hypnotic sleeper‑agent premise
- Tense Cold War espionage atmosphere
- Heavy reliance on hypnosis may feel gimmicky
Watch it if you enjoy Cold War spy thrillers with psychological twists.
Features espionage violence and suspense, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main premise of Telefon?
A mad KGB agent steals a list of dormant Soviet sleeper agents in the U.S. and activates them by calling them with a line from a Robert Frost poem.
When was Telefon released?
It was released in the United States on December 16, 1977.
What genres does Telefon belong to?
The film is classified as a thriller, action, and crime.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What triggers the sleeper agents in the story?
They are activated when they hear a specific line from a Robert Frost poem.
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