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When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls
★ 6.2/10•1979•1h 37m•R•Horror•Thriller

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

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.

Steve Feke · Writer

Fred Walton · Director

Fred Walton · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 24, 1979
Budget$1,500,000
Revenue$25,000,000

Actors

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Tracy

Tony Beckley

Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin

Nancy

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

Michael Champion

Michael Champion

Bill

William Boyett

William Boyett

Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

Joseph Reale

Bartender

Ed Wright

Retired Man

Louise Wright

Retired Woman

Carol Tillery Banks

Mrs. Garber

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