The Killer Is on the Phone
L'assassino... è al telefono
“TELLY SAVALAS on the other side of the law!”
Synopsis
A woman whose husband was murdered five years previously, is stalked by his killer, who wants to eliminate her as a potential witness. What he doesn't know is that the shock of his murder caused her to have amnesia, and she doesn't remember anything.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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L'Assassino è al Telefono (Trailer Italiano)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto De Martino
- Screenplay & Story
- Renato Izzo, Alberto De Martino, Adriano Bolzoni, Vincenzo Mannino, Lorenzo Manning
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- L'assassino... è al telefono
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Belga Films, Difnei Cinematografica, SODEP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto De Martino
Renato Izzo, Alberto De Martino, Adriano Bolzoni, Vincenzo Mannino, Lorenzo Manning
Stelvio Cipriani
Joe D'Amato
Otello Colangeli
Guy Luongo, Aldo Scavarda
Department Leadership Roster
Renato Izzo
Writer
Alberto De Martino
Writer
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Music Composer
Adriano Bolzoni
Writer
Vincenzo Mannino
Writer
Alberto De Martino
Director
Aldo Scavarda
Producer
Lorenzo Manning
Writer
Antonio Visone
Production Design
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Enrico Sabbatini
Costume Design
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer Is on the Phone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killer Is on the Phone about?
A woman whose husband was murdered five years previously, is stalked by his killer, who wants to eliminate her as a potential witness. What he doesn't know is that the shock of his murder caused her to have amnesia, and she doesn't remember anything.
Who directed The Killer Is on the Phone?
The Killer Is on the Phone was directed by Alberto De Martino.
Who stars in The Killer Is on the Phone?
The principal cast of The Killer Is on the Phone includes Telly Savalas, Anne Heywood, Osvaldo Ruggieri, Giorgio Piazza, Willeke van Ammelrooy.
When was The Killer Is on the Phone released and how long is it?
The Killer Is on the Phone was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killer Is on the Phone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killer Is on the Phone was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killer Is on the Phone?
The Killer Is on the Phone holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).