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The Operator (2001): Cast & Ratings

The Operator (2001) movie poster

The Operator is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Jon Dichter, starring Christa Miller and Michael Laurence. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic.

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The Operator (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Jon Dichter
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Operator About?

The premise of The Operator without spoilers.

Amidst the turmoil of her workday, a composed telephone operator sets out to retaliate against a malicious caller disrupting her routine. She meticulously unravels his life, initiating a captivating game of cat and mouse. As she manipulates events, reputations are ruined and lives are irrevocably changed, revealing a quiet fury and a calculated desire for retribution.

The Operator Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • male rear nudity
  • embarrassing male nudity
  • wealth
  • unfaithfulness
  • telephone
  • telephone operator
  • telephone call
  • self indulgence
  • revenge
  • reputation
  • redemption
  • narcissism
+21 more
  • mistress
  • marriage
  • male female relationship
  • lawyer
  • karma
  • infidelity
  • husband wife relationship
  • gambling
  • desperation
  • debt
  • credit card
  • computer
  • comeuppance
  • bookie
  • bank account
  • attorney
  • asian american
  • aphorism
  • affair
  • adultery
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Operator Cast

Christa Miller leads the cast, with Michael Laurence. Directed by Jon Dichter.

Ratings

The Operator Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Operator 44 on Metacritic.

Videos

The Operator Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Operator.

The Operator (2000) VHS Trailer

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FAQ

The Operator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Operator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Operator?

The Operator runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Operator released?

The Operator was released on October 12, 2001.

Who directed The Operator?

The Operator was directed by Jon Dichter.

Who is in the cast of The Operator?

The Operator stars Christa Miller and Michael Laurence.

How is The Operator rated?

The Operator has 44 on Metacritic and 38% on TMDB.

Does The Operator have a post-credit scene?

No. The Operator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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