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When a Stranger Calls (1979)

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When a Stranger Calls

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  • How long is When a Stranger Calls?
    1 hour and 37 minutes
  • When was When a Stranger Calls released?
    October 26, 1979
  • What is the IMDb rating of When a Stranger Calls?
    6.4 out of 10
  • Who stars in When a Stranger Calls?
    Carol Kane, Charles Durning, and Rutanya Alda
  • Who wrote When a Stranger Calls?
    Fred Walton and Steve Feke
  • Who directed When a Stranger Calls?
    Fred Walton
  • Who was the composer for When a Stranger Calls?
    Dana Kaproff
  • Who was the producer of When a Stranger Calls?
    Doug Chapin and Steve Feke
  • Who was the executive producer of When a Stranger Calls?
    Melvin Simon and Barry Krost
  • Who was the cinematographer for When a Stranger Calls?
    Donald Peterman
  • Who was the editor of When a Stranger Calls?
    Sam Vitale
  • Who are the characters in When a Stranger Calls?
    Jill Johnson, Mrs. Mandrakis, Dr. Mandrakis, Nancy, Sgt. Sacker, John Clifford, Lt. Charlie Garber, Dr. Monk, Curt Duncan, Tracy, and others
  • What is the plot of When a Stranger Calls?
    A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.
  • What was the budget for When a Stranger Calls?
    $1.5 million
  • How much did When a Stranger Calls earn at the worldwide box office?
    $21.4 million
  • How much did When a Stranger Calls earn at the US box office?
    $21.4 million
  • What is When a Stranger Calls rated?
    TV-14
  • What genre is When a Stranger Calls?
    Horror, Mystery, and Thriller
  • How many awards has When a Stranger Calls won?
    1 award
  • How many awards has When a Stranger Calls been nominated for?
    2 nominations

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