When Michael Calls
“In "When Michael Calls," Elizabeth Ashley receives mysterious phone calls. Who's keeping her on the hook?”
Synopsis
A woman begins to receive ominous phone calls from her nephew, who died 15 years earlier. With each phone call, a family member dies. Will she be the next in line?
Top Cast
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Ben Gazzara
Doremus Connelly
Elizabeth Ashley
Helen Connelly
Michael Douglas
Craig
Al Waxman
Sheriff Hap Washbrook
Larry Reynolds
Doc Britton
Marian Waldman
Elsa Britton
Karen Pearson
Peggy Connelly
Chris Pellett
Peter
Alan McRae
Harry Randall
Steve Weston
Enoch Mills
Robert Warner
Sam
Michèle Chicoine
Amy
John Bethune
Quinlan
William Osler
Professor Swen (uncredited)
Daniel Selby
Boy at School (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges
- Original Title
- When Michael Calls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, Palomar Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
James Bridges, John Farris
Reginald H. Morris, Donald Wilder
P.A. James
Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Leacock
Director
James Bridges
Screenplay
P.A. James
Editor
Jack McAdam
Production Design
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Donald Wilder
Director of Photography
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
John 'Frenchie' Berger
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Michael Calls
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What is When Michael Calls about?
A woman begins to receive ominous phone calls from her nephew, who died 15 years earlier. With each phone call, a family member dies. Will she be the next in line?
Who directed When Michael Calls?
When Michael Calls was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in When Michael Calls?
The principal cast of When Michael Calls includes Ben Gazzara, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Douglas, Al Waxman, Larry Reynolds.
When was When Michael Calls released and how long is it?
When Michael Calls was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is When Michael Calls based on a book or true story?
When Michael Calls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Farris".