When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

97 mins | Drama, Thriller, Horror | Oct. 26, 1979

A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.

When a Stranger Calls

97 mins | Drama, Thriller, Horror | Oct. 26, 1979

When a Stranger Calls
A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Columbia Pictures, Melvin Simon Productions
Original title When a Stranger Calls
Directors Edward Ledding, Lynn M. Morgan, Fred Walton
Writers Fred Walton, Steve Feke

Cast

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

Kirsten Larkin

as Nancy

Ron O'Neal

as Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu

as Houseboy

Rachel Roberts

as Dr. Monk

William Boyett

as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett)

Joseph Reale

as Bartender

Ed Wright

as Retired Man

Louise Wright

as Retired Woman

Carol Tillery Banks

as Mrs. Garber

Dennis McMullen

as Maintenance Man

Wally Taylor

as Cheater

John Tobyansen

as Bar Customer

Sarah Dammann

as Bianca Lockart

Richard Bail

as Stevie Lockart

Steven Anderson

as Stephen Lockart

Lenora May

as Sharon

Randy Holland

as Maitre d'

Trent Dolan

as Policeman #1

Frank DiElsi

as Policeman #2

Arell Blanton

as Policeman #3

DeForest Covan

as Officer #1

Charles Boswell

as Officer #2

Dick Warlock

as Bartender (uncredited)

Cheryl Wilson

as Mrs. Shifrin (uncredited)