Death of a Telemarketer
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| Directed by | Khaled Ridgeway |
| Written by | Khaled Ridgeway |
| Produced by | Datari Turner James J. Yi Meagan Good |
| Starring | Lamorne Morris Jackie Earle Haley Haley Joel Osment Alisha Wainwright |
Production company | Datari Turner Productions |
| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Death of a Telemarketer is a 2020 American thriller comedy-drama film written and directed by Khaled Ridgeway and starring Lamorne Morris, Jackie Earle Haley, Haley Joel Osment and Alisha Wainwright. It is Ridgeway's feature directorial debut.[1]
Plot[edit]
A fast-talking telemarketer finds himself at the mercy of a man he tried to swindle.
Cast[edit]
- Lamorne Morris as Kasey Miller
- Jackie Earle Haley as Asa Ellenbogen
- Haley Joel Osment as Jim/Dean
- Alisha Wainwright as Christine
- Woody McClain as Barry
- Matt McGorry as Andy
- Gil Ozeri as Justin
- Sujata Day as Shelly
- David So as Rick
- Ian Verdun as Officer Brian Gerard
- Gwen Gottlieb as Liz
- Starletta DuPois as Mrs. Gordon
Production[edit]
Filming began in Los Angeles in September 2019.[2]
Release[edit]
The film premiered at the 2020 American Black Film Festival and later showed at the 2020 Austin Film Festival in 2020.[3][4]
In October 2021, it was announced that Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired global rights to the film.[5]
The film was released in theaters and On Demand on December 3, 2021.[4][6]
Reception[edit]
The film has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 4.6/10.[7]
Awards[edit]
The film won the Fan Favorite Film Award at the 2020 American Black Film Festival.[5]
The film also won the best feature award at the 2021 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Hemmert, Kylie (December 1, 2021). "Exclusive Death of a Telemarketer Clip Featuring Lamorne Morris & Jackie Earle Haley". Comingsoon.net. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 11, 2019). "Film News Roundup: Lamorne Morris, Jackie Earle Haley Join 'Death of a Telemarketer'". Variety. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 7, 2020). "'Death of a Telemarketer' Trailer: 'Woke' Star Lamorne Morris Faces A Dire Situation In ABFF Fan Favorite Comedy". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Rivera, Britt (November 2, 2021). "Death Of A Telemarketer Trailer Shows Cold Call Gone Wrong [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 29, 2021). "Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Picks Up Lamorne Morris & Jackie Earle Haley Pic 'Death Of A Telemarketer'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Sebren, Brandy Lynn (November 3, 2021). "Death of a Telemarketer Trailer: Jackie Earle Haley Enforces His Do Not Call Request". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ "Death of a Telemarketer". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
