Telefon

In a Cold War alternate reality, a Soviet agent is sent to New York to activate a sleeper cell of former Soviet citizens. His mission is to use a series of pre-arranged phone calls to trigger these individuals into carrying out devastating acts of sabotage. However, his actions are discovered by the KGB, who send their own agents to stop him and ensure the mission's success, leading to a deadly cat-and-mouse game across the city.

Telefon received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics appreciated its suspenseful premise and Charles Bronson's stoic performance, many found the plot convoluted and the sci-fi elements unconvincing. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the thriller aspects and others finding it underdeveloped compared to other espionage films of the era.

• Praised for its tense moments and Bronson's presence.

• Criticized for a muddled plot and weak science fiction elements.

• Seen as a decent, if uninspired, Cold War thriller.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an okay thriller, appreciating the action and premise but noting that it could have been more developed. Some viewers felt it was a bit dated and predictable.

The film was based on a 1975 novel of the same name by Walter Wager, which was loosely inspired by the concept of Soviet "illegitimates" or "illegals" – sleeper agents placed in foreign countries.