When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

1979
1h 37m
6.2

6.2/10

297 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $1,500,000

Revenue: $25,000,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Melvin Simon Productions Columbia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 24, 1979
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0080130

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

Kirsten Larkin
Kirsten Larkin

Nancy

Ron O'Neal
Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu
Heetu

Houseboy

Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

Michael Champion
Michael Champion

Bill

William Boyett
William Boyett

Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

Key Crew

Fred Walton
Director
Fred Walton
Writer
Steve Feke
Writer
Steve Feke
Producer
Doug Chapin
Producer
Melvin Simon
Executive Producer
Barry Krost
Executive Producer