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When a Stranger Calls(1979)

1h 37mHorror, ThrillerEnglish
6.2/10
300 user ratings

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

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.

Director

Fred Walton

Studio

Melvin Simon Productions

Budget

$2M

Revenue

$25M

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Cast

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

as Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

as John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

as Tracy

Tony Beckley

Tony Beckley

as Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

as Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

as Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin

as Nancy

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

as Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

as Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

as Dr. Monk

Michael Champion

Michael Champion

as Bill

William Boyett

William Boyett

as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1979

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

English

Rating

6.2 / 10

Budget

$2M

Box Office

$25M

Production Companies

Melvin Simon Productions • Columbia Pictures

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Where can I watch When a Stranger Calls?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for When a Stranger Calls (1979).

What is When a Stranger Calls about?

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.

Who directed When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls was directed by Fred Walton and released in 1979. It is a horror, thriller film.

How long is When a Stranger Calls?

When a Stranger Calls has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?

The cast of When a Stranger Calls includes Carol Kane as Jill Johnson, Charles Durning as John Clifford, Colleen Dewhurst as Tracy, Tony Beckley as Curt Duncan, Rutanya Alda as Mrs. Mandrakis and more.

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