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Gifts over the Phone 1978

★ 4.73 votes89 min📅 1978-08-14

In the tense atmosphere of Aloiz Brench's 1978 mystery thriller *Gifts over the Phone*, a train conductor receives a mysterious money transfer that sets off a chain of paranoia and danger.

Director: Aloiz Brench

Cast

Stasis Petronaitis
Stasis Petronaitis
Arnold Peterson
Eugenija Pleskyte
Eugenija Pleskyte
Tamara Shimanovskaya
Harijs Liepiņš
Harijs Liepiņš
Roze
Helga Dancberga
Helga Dancberga
Mirdza
Pēteris Liepiņš
Pēteris Liepiņš
Zigis
Pauls Butkevics
Pauls Butkevics
Edelmanis
Ints Burans
Ints Burans
Kruglov
Viktor Plyut
Viktor Plyut
Georgiy Matveevich Yakovlev
Ivars Kalnins
Ivars Kalnins
Robert Salms
Gunārs Cilinskis
Gunārs Cilinskis
polkovnik

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gifts over the Phone (1978) about?

The film follows a train conductor who receives an unexplained money transfer and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy tied to the cargo he's transporting. His investigation leads to a tense confrontation with unseen forces, putting his life and those around him at risk.

Who directed Gifts over the Phone?

Aloiz Brench directed *Gifts over the Phone*, bringing a sharp eye for suspense and tension to this Cold War-era thriller.

Who stars in Gifts over the Phone?

The film features Stasis Petronaitis, Eugenija Pleskyte, and Harijs Liepiņš in key roles, alongside Helga Dancberga and Pēteris Liepiņš.

Is Gifts over the Phone (1978) worth watching?

As a Cold War-era mystery thriller, *Gifts over the Phone* offers a tense, atmospheric experience that thrives on suspense and paranoia. While it lacks an IMDb rating, its tight narrative and engaging cast make it a compelling watch for fans of classic mysteries.

How long is Gifts over the Phone?

The film runs for 89 minutes.

About Gifts over the Phone (1978) — A Suspenseful Cold War-Era Mystery Thriller

In the tense atmosphere of Aloiz Brench's 1978 mystery thriller *Gifts over the Phone*, a train conductor receives a mysterious money transfer that sets off a chain of paranoia and danger. As Pētersons begins to investigate the unexpected funds, he uncovers layers of deception tied to the cargo he's transporting, unaware that his curiosity has made him a target. The film masterfully weaves suspicion and urgency, with each clue pulling both the protagonist and audience deeper into a web of intrigue where nothing is as it seems.

The stakes escalate as Pētersons' investigation draws in those around him, each encounter heightening the sense of looming threat. Brench crafts a claustrophobic, suspenseful tone where trust is fragile and every shadow could hide a secret. With its sharp narrative and atmospheric tension, *Gifts over the Phone (1978)* delivers a gripping exploration of betrayal and survival, blending classic thriller elements with a uniquely tense narrative flow.