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Cold Call

  • 2001
  • 14m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
37
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ComedyRomanceShort

Michael is a telemarketer selling magazine subscriptions. He lives with his grandmother, sends his finished novel off to publishers, and has virtually no social life. One day he makes a cold... Read allMichael is a telemarketer selling magazine subscriptions. He lives with his grandmother, sends his finished novel off to publishers, and has virtually no social life. One day he makes a cold call (by phone) to a woman named Julie who mistakes him for a pediatrician who's supposed... Read allMichael is a telemarketer selling magazine subscriptions. He lives with his grandmother, sends his finished novel off to publishers, and has virtually no social life. One day he makes a cold call (by phone) to a woman named Julie who mistakes him for a pediatrician who's supposed to call her for a blind date - a friend of a friend. She tells Michael she's a hairdresse... Read all

  • Director
    • Andrew Putschoegl
  • Writer
    • Al Griggs
  • Stars
    • Matthew John Taylor
    • Joy Jacobson
    • Laura Robbins
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    37
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    • Director
      • Andrew Putschoegl
    • Writer
      • Al Griggs
    • Stars
      • Matthew John Taylor
      • Joy Jacobson
      • Laura Robbins
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    Matthew John Taylor
    Matthew John Taylor
    • Michael
    Joy Jacobson
    Joy Jacobson
    • Julie
    Laura Robbins
    Laura Robbins
    • Susan
    Jamison Haase
    Jamison Haase
    • Rob
    Carol Herman
    Carol Herman
    • Grandma Betty
    Victoria Mayers-Gray
    Victoria Mayers-Gray
    • Kristin
    • (as Victoria Engelmayer)
    Daniel Lake
    • Michael's boss
    Carri Marostica
    • Barbra
    Tom Putschoegl
    • Piano player
    • Director
      • Andrew Putschoegl
    • Writer
      • Al Griggs
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    10Bosiolio

    The Greatest Student Film EVER!!!

    Although "Cold Call" is only 14 minutes long, it is the kernel a what could be a quite memorable feature length film. I know that I have seen many full length romantic comedies that did not contain as much plot as this brief student film. I believe that Putschoegl will direct many great films in his career, and I can't wait to see "Window Theory". To be honest, "Cold Call"'s biggest flaw is its cheesy script, but even that is made wonderful by excellent direction. The rather lame story is brought to life by Putschoegl's camera angles, editing, and use of gumbi-like actors that he molded to his whim. If you get the chance to view this film on DVD, you will be treated to five commentary tracks and some excellent special features, including a German film that features the acting "talent" of Antony Stiglich.
    1hoga0110

    By far the worst excuse for a movie EVER

    This movie has a weak and predictable plot. It reminded me in some ways of "Sleepless in Seattle" or "Serindipity". However, where those films were marginally sappy and in some ways romantic, watching this film was literally painful. It seemed like the makers of this film attempted to copy the aforementioned titles, though they did this with not much success. This film captures the worst parts of every film ever made anywhere. In some ways this movie is exceptional. For instance, while I watched it I kept thinking that it could not get any worse. "Cold Call" is exceptional in the fact that it begins worse than any movie ever made and progressively gets even worse as it goes on. I hate myself for watching this trash and you will too.

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      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • El Segundo, California, USA
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      • Three Chicks in a Truck
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      • $20,000 (estimated)
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