Beyond the Call is a 1996 English-language Drama movie. Russell Gates is a Vietnam vet on death row for killing a policeman. His childhood sweetheart, Pam O'Brien, is stunned to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him much to the dismay of her husband Keith and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. The trips to the prison take a toll on both her marriage and her family. Written by David Kinne. Beyond the call stars Sissy Spacek in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including David Strathairn, Arliss Howard, Janet Wright, Lindsay Murrell, Leslie Carlson and Ken James. It was released on 23rd June 1996. The movie made a box office gross of $0 million.