Details

Release year: 2002

Storyline

Publicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Unable to leave or receive outside help, Stuart's negotiation with the caller leads to a jaw-dropping climax.

Top credits

Directors

Joel Schumacher

Writers

Larry Cohen

Cast

Colin Farrell — Stu Shepard
Kiefer Sutherland — The Caller
Forest Whitaker — Captain Ramey
Radha Mitchell — Kelly Shepard

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Did you know

• The phone actually worked, and there was someone on the other line talking to Colin Farrell speaking as the caller, but Kiefer Sutherland's voice was added in during post-production.

• The scene when Stu confesses everything was shot in the first take. Colin Farrell got applause from those present right after the scene was shot.

• According to Kiefer Sutherland, Colin Farrell's tears during the confession scene were real. Farrell, who lives with chronic insomnia, was not able to sleep the night prior and he was crying at the mere concept of shooting all day. Luckily for him, he nailed it on the first take - so much so, the crew applauded and wrapped.