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A Cry for Help
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A Cry for Help

1975-02-12 · 73 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · TV Movie

A talk-radio host, who specializes in abusing and insulting his audience, gets a call from a disturbed teenage girl who says she is going to commit suicide. After first encouraging her, he has a change of heart and frantically tries to get his listeners to help find the girl before she makes good on her threat.

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Directors
Daryl Duke
Production companies
Universal Television, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert CulpRobert CulpHarry Freeman
Elayne HeilveilElayne HeilveilIngrid Brunner
Ken SwoffordKen SwoffordPaul Church
Julius HarrisJulius HarrisGeorge Rigney
Chuck McCannChuck McCannBuddy Marino
Michael LernerMichael LernerPhillip Conover
Bruce BoxleitnerBruce BoxleitnerRichie Danko
Lee de BrouxLee de BrouxSgt. Lou Shirley
Granville Van DusenGranville Van DusenBrother Stephen Tyler
Ken SylkHank Buchek
Joe GeorgeEddie Frisch
Jean AllisonJean AllisonIrene Schullman
Don MantoothArthur Schullman
Rudolph WillrichRudolph WillrichQuinn Shaw
Lieux DresslerLieux DresslerMae Dowd
Ralph ManzaRalph ManzaTony Garafolas
Barbara BaldwinThe Woman
Gordon JumpGordon JumpLloyd Hogan
Stack PierceStack PierceSgt. Mike Reese
Jerry BishopThe Waiter

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