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Beyond the Call

1996 · 101 min

A quiet, somber drama that settles into a slow ache of doubt and divided loyalty.

Directed by
Tony Bill
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
Overview
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.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, guilt, betrayal, family
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Tony Bill
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, tv movie
    Directed by
    Tony Bill
    Written by
    Doug Magee
    Starring
    Sissy Spacek, David Strathairn, Arliss Howard, Janet Wright, Lindsay Murrell, Leslie Carlson, Ken James, Christina Collins
    Music
    George S. Clinton
    Cinematography
    Jean Lépine
    Runtime
    101 min
    Country
    United States of America, Canada
    Languages
    English

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