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The Operator
Directed by
Jon Dichter
R
2000
1h 42m
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5.3
45%
57%
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A telephone operator takes revenge an a rude customer by ruining his credit rating, his reputation, and his marriage.
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Cast of The Operator
Michael Laurence
Gary Wheelan
Jacqueline Kim
The Operator
Stephen Tobolowsky
Doc
Brion James
Vernon Woods
Brad Leland
Husband
Lori Heuring
Christie
Christa Miller
Janice Wheelan
Bethany Wright
Housewife
Khary Payton
Teen #1
Lilas Lane
Robin, Receptionist
George Russo
Tom Gambuzza
Lee Stringer
Artie
Melody Jones
Shirley
Elbert Lewis
Mr. Jackson
Gary Graves
Doc's Enforcer
Tariq Vlaun
Teen #2
Melinda Renna
Judge
Steve Ruge
Seton
John Beasley
Reverend James
Paul Pender
Car Salesman
Drew Snyder
Richard Blackburn
Jerry Biggs
Sign Man
Rachel Wooley
Club Woman #1
Yolonda Williams
Club Woman #2
Shelby Prochow
Club Woman #3
Sonya Tsuchigane
Club Woman #4
Matthew Tompkins
Big Man
Elizabeth Lomprey
Rental Car Agent
Spencer Prokop
Mr. Sloan
Ray Wayne Hall
J.B.
Paul Slavens
Hockey Kid
Vince Davis
Mr. Harrison
Frances Bay
Mrs. Sloan
J. Michael Harris
Bartender
Matthew Roy
Driver
Claude Whitscell
Clubgoer with Turban
Kina Bale
Club Woman #5 (uncredited)
Greg Bransom
Police Officer (uncredited)
Robert F. Cawley
Drunk (uncredited)
Sloan DeForest
Girl Behind Counter (uncredited)
Paul Heckmann
Lawyer (uncredited)
Bruce Stewart
Juror (uncredited)
Craig Taylor
Defendant (uncredited)
Fabian Watkins
Street Hustler (uncredited)
The Operator Ratings & Reviews
Houston Chronicle
Eric Harrison
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.
New York Times
Stephen Holden
Until it swerves out of control, however, The Operator ... offers a reasonably entertaining caricature of macho nouveau-riche hubris.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sean Axmaker
...Dichter expects us to accept his abrupt transformation from ruthless player to spiritual convert with nothing more than a teary confession.
Compuserve
Harvey S. Karten
Sardonic, chic, sexy, The Operator gives sharp new meaning to 411.
TV Guide
Maitland McDonagh
Though clearly shot on a shoestring, it's handsome, tightly written and generally well acted.
Baseline.Hollywood.com
Ted Murphy
... a showcase for Michael Laurence, a little-known New York theater actor, who delivers a persuasive and finely detailed portrait of a despicable man.
One Guy's Opinion
Frank Swietek
The kind of picture for which the phrase 'shows promise' was invented...As a theatrical offering, though, it's way out of its league.
Filmcritic.com
Christopher Null
A pretty good time, especially considering its obvious budget constraints.
Seattle Times
Eli Sanders
This debut film from local writer-director Jon Dichter has an interesting concept, but its execution feels a bit amateurish, especially in the dialogue.
Dallas Morning News
Jane Sumner
Except for its excesses and too-easy end, Mr. Dichter's original script takes us into Coen country.
Observer
Andrew Sarris
The problem with the central character is that he starts off on such a low note of weak resistance that he doesn't have all that far to fall.
Slate
David Edelstein
Ends up feeling suffocatingly self-centered.
Newsday
Jan Stuart
The closer we get to unveiling Shiva ... the more ludicrous a conceit she becomes.
New York Post
Lou Lumenick
A nifty little indie sleeper.
Village Voice
Michael Atkinson
Would be insufferably preachy if it weren't such a rookie's-first-day botch.
Film Journal International
Harry Haun
The film would benefit from another pair of eyes.
Spirituality & Practice
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
It's not very often you get to see a feature film in which Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian wisdom work together to save a person's soul.
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