Movie: When a Stranger Calls

Top 10 Billed Cast

Carol Kane
Carol Kane

Jill Johnson

Charles Durning
Charles Durning

John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst

Tracy

Tony Beckley
Tony Beckley

Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda
Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano

Dr. Mandrakis

Kirsten Larkin
Kirsten Larkin

Nancy

Ron O'Neal
Ron O'Neal

Lt. Charlie Garber

Heetu
Heetu

Houseboy

Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts

Dr. Monk

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