Movie

Beyond the Call

★ 6.5(6)19961h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Tony Bill
Release date: 1996-06-23
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hallmark Entertainment

About Beyond the Call

Beyond the Call is a 1996 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Tony Bill, starring Sissy Spacek, David Strathairn and Arliss Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beyond the Call in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Russell Gates (David Strahairn) is a Vietnam vet on death row for killing a policeman. His childhood sweetheart, Pam O'Brien (Sissy Spacek), is stunned to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him much to the dismay of her husband Keith and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. The trips to the prison take a toll on both her marriage and her family.

Cast

Sissy Spacek

Pam O'Brien

David Strathairn

Russel Gates

Arliss Howard

Keith O'Brien

Janet Wright

Fran

Lindsay Murrell

Rebecca

Leslie Carlson

Dan

Ken James

Mel

Christina Collins

Ruth

Andrew Sardella

Mark

Wayne Downer

Policeman #2

Diane D'Aquila

Angela

Christine Reeves

Cop’s Wife

Themes & keywords

vietnamdeath rowflashback

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beyond the Call in Canada?+

Beyond the Call is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Beyond the Call on Netflix?+

Beyond the Call is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Beyond the Call?+

Beyond the Call has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Beyond the Call?+

Beyond the Call stars Sissy Spacek, David Strathairn, Arliss Howard, Janet Wright and Lindsay Murrell.

When did Beyond the Call come out?+

Beyond the Call is a 1996 movie directed by Tony Bill.

What genre is Beyond the Call?+

Beyond the Call is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Beyond the Call?+

Beyond the Call was directed by Tony Bill.