
“Dialing for Dingbats” is a light hearted romantic comedy. The film follows the adventures of nerd Randy, who, unable to score a girl in the real world, tries his hand at a ’900′ party line number.
Directed by Peter Slodczyk, Dialing for Dingbats leans on a strong ensemble — John Caponera, Michael Jeffries, Marta Dargham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1989.
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The film tells the story of three best friends named Ako, Aki and Awang, who are well-known in their village for their mischievous and humourous pranks. The trio work for Pak Man. One day, they are assigned to pick up his daughter Misha, who has just returned from overseas and dreams of becoming a doctor. The trio have been in love with her for a long time but she does not pay them any heed. When Misha is robbed by a snatch thief one day, she is rescued by a doctor named Shafiq. Her face reminds the doctor of his late wife, and he begins to pursue her, which annoys the trio.
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