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When a Stranger Calls (1979)

Overview

HorrorThriller

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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Fred Walton

Director

Fred Walton

ReleasedAug 24, 1979
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased
Budget$1.5M·Revenue$25M
Columbia Pictures
Melvin Simon Productions

Top Cast

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

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

Michael Champion

Michael Champion

Bill

William Boyett

William Boyett

Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

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