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When a Stranger Calls (1979)

Aug 24, 1979 · 1h 37m

6.2/10 TMDB user score
312 votes on TMDB

Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...

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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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
  • Kirsten Larkin Nancy
  • Ron O'Neal Ron O'Neal Lt. Charlie Garber
  • Heetu Houseboy
  • Rachel Roberts Rachel Roberts Dr. Monk
  • Michael Champion Michael Champion Bill
  • William Boyett William Boyett Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
  • Joseph Reale Bartender
  • Ed Wright Retired Man
  • Louise Wright Retired Woman
  • Carol Tillery Banks Mrs. Garber

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