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When a Stranger Calls

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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.

Cast

Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning

John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst

Tracy

Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin

Nancy

Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

Michael Champion

Bill

William Boyett

Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

Joseph Reale

Bartender

Ed Wright

Retired Man

Louise Wright

Retired Woman

Carol Tillery Banks

Mrs. Garber

Dennis McMullen

Maintenance Man

Wally Taylor

Cheater

John Tobyansen

Bar Customer

Sarah Dammann

Bianca Lockart

Richard Bail

Stevie Lockart

Steven Anderson

Stephen Lockart

Lenora May

Sharon

Randy Holland

Maitre d'

Trent Dolan

Policeman #1

Frank DiElsi

Policeman #2

Arell Blanton

Policeman #3

DeForest Covan

Officer #1

Charles Boswell

Officer #2

Dick Warlock

Bartender (uncredited)

Cheryl Wilson

Mrs. Shifrin (uncredited)

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Release Date 09/28/1979
Language English
Director Fred Walton
Writers Fred Walton, Steve Feke
Editor Sam Vitale
Cinematographer Donald Peterman
Producers Doug Chapin, Steve Feke
Companies Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures
Budget $1,500,000

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Country	Date	Format	Certification
Australia	Sep 28, 1979	Theatrical	MA 15+
United States	Sep 28, 1979	Theatrical	R
Germany	Apr 3, 1980	Theatrical	16
Brazil	Sep 29, 1980	Theatrical (IMDB)	—
Italy	Nov 1, 1980	Theatrical (Limited) (Turin)	—
Japan	May 16, 1981	Theatrical	R15+
Brazil	Apr 3, 2006	Theatrical (Columbia mj.gov.br)	14

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