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The Telephone Always Rings Twice (1985): Cast

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The Telephone Always Rings Twice is a 1985 comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Vergne, starring Didier Bourdon as Marc Elbichon, Michel Galabru and Jean Reno. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Telephone Always Rings Twice (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Telephone Always Rings Twice About?

The premise of The Telephone Always Rings Twice without spoilers.

Marc Elbichon, a rookie private investigator, is drawn into a string of murders in which the assailant—known as the “telephone killer”—consistently strangles his female victims using telephone cords. The case forces Marc to confront the gruesome pattern and uncover the killer’s identity.

The Telephone Always Rings Twice Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • backless dress
  • telephone terror
  • serial killer
  • movie theater
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • veterinarian
  • tgv
  • private investigator
  • phone booth
  • gay bar
  • cemetery
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Cast & crew

The Telephone Always Rings Twice Cast & Characters

Didier Bourdon leads the cast as Marc Elbichon, with Michel Galabru as Marraine and Jean Reno as L'homme de confiance de Marraine. Directed by Jean-Pierre Vergne; 26 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Telephone Always Rings Twice

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From the director

More from Jean-Pierre Vergne

One more film directed by Jean-Pierre Vergne: Golden Boy.

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The Telephone Always Rings Twice Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Le Téléphone Sonne Toujours 2 Fois” and “Телефон завжди дзвонить двічі”.

Also known as
  • Le Téléphone Sonne Toujours 2 Fois
  • Телефон завжди дзвонить двічі
  • 电话总是响两回

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The Telephone Always Rings Twice FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Telephone Always Rings Twice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Telephone Always Rings Twice?

The Telephone Always Rings Twice runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Telephone Always Rings Twice released?

The Telephone Always Rings Twice was released on January 23, 1985.

Who directed The Telephone Always Rings Twice?

The Telephone Always Rings Twice was directed by Jean-Pierre Vergne.

More films by Jean-Pierre Vergne

Who is in the cast of The Telephone Always Rings Twice?

The Telephone Always Rings Twice stars Didier Bourdon as Marc Elbichon, Michel Galabru as Marraine and Jean Reno as L'homme de confiance de Marraine, among 26 credited actors.

Does The Telephone Always Rings Twice have a post-credit scene?

No. The Telephone Always Rings Twice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Telephone Always Rings Twice in?

The original language of The Telephone Always Rings Twice is French.

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