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When a Stranger Calls

“Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...”

★ 6.2 / 10 (312 votes)August 24, 197997 minEN
HorrorThriller

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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 24, 1979
StatusReleased
Runtime97 min
Rating★ 6.2 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,500,000
Revenue$25,000,000
ProductionMelvin Simon Productions
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Crew

Director

Fred Walton

Writers

Fred Walton, Steve Feke

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Cast

Carol KaneCarol KaneJill Johnson
Charles DurningCharles DurningJohn Clifford
Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstTracy
Tony BeckleyTony BeckleyCurt Duncan
Rutanya AldaRutanya AldaMrs. Mandrakis
Carmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoDr. Mandrakis
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Kirsten LarkinNancy
Ron O'NealRon O'NealLt. Charlie Garber
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HeetuHouseboy
Rachel RobertsRachel RobertsDr. Monk
Michael ChampionMichael ChampionBill
William BoyettWilliam BoyettSgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)
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