6.4A Call to Remember · 1997
A Call to Remember (1997) is a Drama film directed by Jack Bender, starring Joe Mantegna, David Lascher, Kevin Zegers.
Drama
6.4Overview
Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.
Cast
Joe Mantegna, David Lascher, Kevin Zegers, Blythe Danner, Joe Spano, Rita Zohar, Blu Mankuma, Ingrid Kavelaars
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What is "A Call to Remember" about?
Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.
When was "A Call to Remember" released?
A Call to Remember was released in 1997.
Who stars in "A Call to Remember"?
The cast includes Joe Mantegna, David Lascher, Kevin Zegers, Blythe Danner.
