When a Stranger Calls
282 reviews
Horror/Thriller
1h 37m
1979
A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.
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A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.
- DirectorFred Walton
- Release24 August 1979
- Genre
- Duration1h 37m
- Budget$1,500,000
- Revenue$25,000,000
- Rate282 reviews
- Productions
Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures
Cast

Carol Kane
Jill Johnson

Charles Durning
John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy

Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis

Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber

Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk

Michael Champion
Bill

William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

Wally Taylor
Cheater

Steven Anderson
Stephen Lockart

Lenora May
Sharon

DeForest Covan
Officer #1

Charles Boswell
Officer #2

Dick Warlock
Bartender (uncredited)
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