

A Stranger Is Watching
1982-01-22 · 92 min · ★ 4.6
A twisted man holds a TV newswoman and a girl hostage in the bowels of Grand Central Station.
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Production details
- Directors
- Sean S. Cunningham
- Production companies
- Heron Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,519,559
Top Cast
Kate MulgrewSharon Martin
Rip TornArtie Taggart
James NaughtonSteve Peterson
Barbara BaxleyLally
Stephen JoyceDetective Taylor
James RussoRonald Thompson
William HickeyMaxi
David Allen BrooksBig Bum
Jason Robards IIIVideotape Technician
Read MorganGalloway
Gary KlarPenitentiary Guard
Vincent SpanoGas Thief
Roy PooleWalter Kurner
Stephen StrimpellDetective MarloweTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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