Midnight Caller

7.6IMDb Score
Released:1988-10-25
Genre:Drama
Duration:60 min
Country:
Director:
Actors:Gary Cole, Wendy Kilbourne, Lisa Eilbacher, Dennis Dun, Mykelti Williamson
Production:

Overview:

An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.

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