Review of Telefon (1977) by Sem V — 18 Aug 2018

Not too realistic, but probably one of the first movies that tried to be balanced in depiction of the Russians.

This review of Telefon (1977) was written by Sem V on 18 Aug 2018.

Telefon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bill S (2,971) on 14 Dec 2013

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Slow moving with a laconic Bronson taking his sweet time doing much of anything. There is zero chemistry between the leads and the ending is lame…

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Based on the novel by Walter Wager, Telefon has not aged well because itâ(TM)s so dependent on the cold war tension that existed between the…

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By Nicolas M (451) on 28 Apr 2008

Another one I am waiting for on DVD. What is with these companies not releasing movies on DVD…

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