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When a Stranger Calls(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-08-24
62%
298 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
Every babysitter's nightmare becomes real...
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,500,000.00
Revenue: $25,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Melvin Simon Productions
Movie: When a Stranger Calls
Top 10 Billed Cast
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber
Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk
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