When a Stranger Calls Back
“Terror Is Twice As Chilling The Second Time Around!”
Synopsis
Jill Johnson, now a crisis center counselor, reunites with retired detective John Clifford to hunt a killer stalking a coed.
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When A Stranger Calls Back (1993) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-06
Top Cast
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Carol Kane
Jill Johnson
Charles Durning
John Clifford
Jill Schoelen
Julia Jenz
Gene Lythgow
William Landis
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Skid Row Woman
Babs Chula
Agent
John Destry
Detective 1
Duncan Fraser
Club Owner
Jenn Griffin
Club Girl 1
Gary Jones
X-Ray Technician
Terence Kelly
Medical Examiner
Michèle Lonsdale Smith
Center Woman 1
Kevin McNulty
Dr. Schifrin
Sheelah Megill
Center Woman 2
Rebecca Mullen
Club Girl 2
Bobby Stewart
Detective 2
Jerry Wasserman
Detective Brauer
Cheryl Wilson
Mrs. Schifrin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Walton
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Walton, Steve Feke
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- When a Stranger Calls Back
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Krost/Chapin Productions, MCA Television Entertainment, Pacific Motion Pictures, Privilege Productions, The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Walton
Fred Walton, Steve Feke
Dana Kaproff
David Geddes
David Byron Lloyd
Barry Krost, Doug Chapin, Tom Rowe
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Walton
Director
Fred Walton
Writer
Mary E. McLeod
Costume Design
David Byron Lloyd
Editor
David Geddes
Director of Photography
Chris August
Production Design
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Rowe
Producer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When a Stranger Calls Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When a Stranger Calls Back about?
Jill Johnson, now a crisis center counselor, reunites with retired detective John Clifford to hunt a killer stalking a coed.
Who directed When a Stranger Calls Back?
When a Stranger Calls Back was directed by Fred Walton.
Who stars in When a Stranger Calls Back?
The principal cast of When a Stranger Calls Back includes Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Jill Schoelen, Gene Lythgow, Karen Elizabeth Austin.
When was When a Stranger Calls Back released and how long is it?
When a Stranger Calls Back was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for When a Stranger Calls Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When a Stranger Calls Back was composed by Dana Kaproff.
Is When a Stranger Calls Back based on a book or true story?
When a Stranger Calls Back is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Fred Walton", Characters: "Steve Feke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for When a Stranger Calls Back?
When a Stranger Calls Back holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).