When a Stranger Calls

1979, Mystery & thriller, 1h 40m

17 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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A retired police detective (Charles Durning) hunts a deranged British seaman out to re-create a baby sitter's (Carol Kane) horror.

Cast & Crew

Charles Durning
John Clifford
Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Colleen Dewhurst
Tracy
Rutanya Alda
Mrs. Mandrakis
Carmen Argenziano
Dr. Mandrakis
Kirsten Larkin
Nancy
William Boyett
Sgt. Sacker
Ron O'Neal
Lt. Charlie Garber
Rachel Roberts
Dr. Monk
Tony Beckley
Curt Duncan
Michael Champion
Bill
Joe Reale
Bartender
Fred Walton
Director
Fred Walton
Screenwriter
Steve Feke
Screenwriter
Doug Chapin
Producer
Steve Feke
Producer
Barry Krost
Executive Producer
Melvin Simon
Executive Producer
Donald Peterman
Cinematographer
Sam Vitale
Film Editor
Dana Kaproff
Original Music
Elayne Barbara Ceder
Production Design
Lee Poll
Set Decoration
Penny Perry
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