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Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real... - When a Stranger Calls
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Title: When a Stranger Calls

Release Date: 28 Sep 1979

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Director: Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.137 (262 votes)

Cast

  • Jill Johnson: Carol Kane
  • John Clifford: Charles Durning
  • Tracy: Colleen Dewhurst
  • Curt Duncan: Tony Beckley
  • Mrs. Mandrakis: Rutanya Alda
  • Dr. Mandrakis: Carmen Argenziano
  • Nancy: Kirsten Larkin
  • Lt. Charlie Garber: Ron O'Neal
  • Houseboy: Heetu
  • Dr. Monk: Rachel Roberts
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