Watch When a Stranger Calls (1979) Official Trailer
Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...
6.2 / 10 IMDb August 24, 1979 1h 37m
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
Runtime
1h 37m
Release Date
August 24, 1979
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Status
Released
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$25,000,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Carol Kane
as Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
as John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
as Tracy
Tony Beckley
as Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
as Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
as Dr. Mandrakis
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Kirsten Larkin
as Nancy
Ron O'Neal
as Lt. Charlie Garber
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Heetu
as Houseboy
Rachel Roberts
as Dr. Monk
Michael Champion
as Bill
William Boyett
as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
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Joseph Reale
as Bartender
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Ed Wright
as Retired Man
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Louise Wright
as Retired Woman
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Carol Tillery Banks
as Mrs. Garber
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Dennis McMullen
as Maintenance Man
Wally Taylor
as Cheater
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John Tobyansen
as Bar Customer
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Sarah Dammann
as Bianca Lockart
Production Companies
Melvin Simon Productions
Columbia PicturesWhen a Stranger Calls Official Trailer 1979
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