When a Stranger Calls

September. 28,1979      R
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Carol Kane as  Jill Johnson
Charles Durning as  John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst as  Tracy
Tony Beckley as  Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda as  Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano as  Dr. Mandrakis
Ron O'Neal as  Lt. Charlie Garber
Rachel Roberts as  Dr. Monk
Michael Champion as  Bill
William Boyett as  Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

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