Phone Call from a Stranger
“Five great stars in a masterpiece of bold and intimate emotions !”
Synopsis
Four strangers board a plane and become fast friends, but a catastrophic crash leaves only one survivor. He then sets off on a journey to discover who these people were, but ultimately discovers the devastating truth about himself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bette Davis: Phonecall From A Stranger
Type: Clip • Published 2008-04-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Shelley Winters
Binky Gay
Gary Merrill
David Trask
Michael Rennie
Dr. Robert Fortness
Bette Davis
Marie Hoke
Keenan Wynn
Eddie Hoke
Evelyn Varden
Sallie Carr
Warren Stevens
Marty Nelson
Beatrice Straight
Claire Fortness
Ted Donaldson
Jerry Fortness
Craig Stevens
Mike Carr
Helen Westcott
Jane Trask
Hugh Beaumont
Tim Brooks
George Nader
Pilot
John Doucette
Bartender
Genevieve Bell
Perdita Chandler
Harry Cheshire
Ken Christy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Phone Call from a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Nunnally Johnson, I. A. R. Wylie
Franz Waxman
Milton Krasner
Hugh S. Fowler
Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Jean Negulesco
Director
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Phone Call from a Stranger.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Phone Call from a Stranger.
ALLL MOVIESSS
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
Bette Davis
Missing Mine
BD Release: Past-1960
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - Past-1960
watched
Similar Titles to Phone Call from a Stranger
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
6.8
2.0
5.2
8.0
6.5
6.9
5.4
6.7
5.1
6.4
5.8
7.5
5.1
5.8
5.5
6.5
4.7
More Like Phone Call from a Stranger
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phone Call from a Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phone Call from a Stranger about?
Four strangers board a plane and become fast friends, but a catastrophic crash leaves only one survivor. He then sets off on a journey to discover who these people were, but ultimately discovers the devastating truth about himself.
Who directed Phone Call from a Stranger?
Phone Call from a Stranger was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Phone Call from a Stranger?
The principal cast of Phone Call from a Stranger includes Shelley Winters, Gary Merrill, Michael Rennie, Bette Davis, Keenan Wynn.
When was Phone Call from a Stranger released and how long is it?
Phone Call from a Stranger was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Phone Call from a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phone Call from a Stranger was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phone Call from a Stranger?
Phone Call from a Stranger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).