When a Stranger Calls
19791h 37min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
September 28, 1979
Runtime
1h 37min
Director
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$25,000,000
Language
English
Production
Melvin Simon Productions, Columbia Pictures
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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