When a Stranger Calls

6.161

97 minutes

9/28/1979

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.

Cast List

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
Michael Champion
as Bill
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)