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When a Stranger Calls

1979•1h 37m•★ 6.2•Released

HorrorThriller

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

Poster for When a Stranger Calls

Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date: 1979
Runtime: 1h 37m
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Fred Walton
Production: Melvin Simon Productions
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $25,000,000

Cast

Portrait of Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Portrait of Charles Durning

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Portrait of Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Tracy

Portrait of Tony Beckley

Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Portrait of Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Portrait of Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

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