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The Operator

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A telephone operator gets revenge on a vitriolic customer (Michael Laurence) by ruining his credit rating, his reputation and his marriage.

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Eric Harrison Houston Chronicle The movie goes way over the top near the end, but unlike Hollywood films, which would've added violence and a car chase, The Operator's excesses all are in keeping with its theme. Rated: B- Apr 5, 2002 Full Review Eli Sanders Seattle Times This debut film from local writer-director Jon Dichter has an interesting concept, but its execution feels a bit amateurish, especially in the dialogue. Jan 25, 2002 Full Review Jane Sumner Dallas Morning News Except for its excesses and too-easy end, Mr. Dichter's original script takes us into Coen country. Dec 6, 2001 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Oct 8, 2005 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 2/5 Dec 8, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Izabela R Good concept, amateur acting by some, amateur dialogue. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Audience Member Smart, sexy, stylish, intelligent, and, ultimately, uplifting. A very strange but worthy find. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member I watched this show years ago but it remains in my mind to this day. So powerful, it's almost a real metaphysical story. I liked its reference to karma and religion. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jon Dichter

Director

Michael Laurence

Gary Wheelan

Christa Miller

Janice Wheelan

Brion James

Vernon Woods

Stephen Tobolowsky

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Jacqueline Kim

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Movie Info

Synopsis A telephone operator gets revenge on a vitriolic customer (Michael Laurence) by ruining his credit rating, his reputation and his marriage.
Director
Jon Dichter
Producer
Jon Dichter
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround