Murder by Phone
“A madman pushes a button and kills by phone. Would you answer?”
Synopsis
A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.
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MURDER BY PHONE - (1982) HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-07
Top Cast
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Richard Chamberlain
Nat Bridger
John Houseman
Stanley Markowitz
Sara Botsford
Ridley Taylor
Robin Gammell
Noah Clayton
Gary Reineke
Lt. Meara
Barry Morse
Fred Waites
Alan Scarfe
John Websole
James B. Douglas
Jack Gilsdorf
Ken Pogue
Fil Thorner
Neil Munro
Winters
Jefferson Mappin
Photographer
Tom Butler
Detective Tamblyn
Colin Fox
Dr. Alderman
Luba Goy
Beth Freemantle
Lenore Zann
Connie Lawson
Antony Parr
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, John Kent Harrison
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Murder by Phone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Coco Films I, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, John Kent Harrison, James Whiton, George Armondo
John Barry
Reginald H. Morris
Martin Pepler
Bob Cooper, Stanley Colbert, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
Michael Butler
Screenplay
Dennis Shryack
Screenplay
John Kent Harrison
Screenplay
Bob Cooper
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Martin Pepler
Editor
Seamus Flannery
Production Design
Roger Corman
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by Phone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder by Phone about?
A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.
Who directed Murder by Phone?
Murder by Phone was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Murder by Phone?
The principal cast of Murder by Phone includes Richard Chamberlain, John Houseman, Sara Botsford, Robin Gammell, Gary Reineke.
When was Murder by Phone released and how long is it?
Murder by Phone was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder by Phone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder by Phone was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder by Phone?
Murder by Phone holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).