When a Stranger Calls (1979) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Fred Walton.

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
• 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)

Crew

• Steve Feke — Writer
• Dana Kaproff — Original Music Composer
• Fred Walton — Director
• Steve Feke — Producer
• Fred Walton — Writer
• Donald Peterman — Director of Photography
• Doug Chapin — Producer

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