

When a Stranger Calls Back
1993-04-04 · 94 min · ★ 5.9
Jill Johnson, now a crisis center counselor, reunites with retired detective John Clifford to hunt a killer stalking a coed.
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Production details
- Directors
- Fred Walton
- Production companies
- Krost/Chapin Productions, MCA Television Entertainment, Pacific Motion Pictures, Privilege Productions, The Producers Entertainment Group Ltd.
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Carol KaneJill Johnson
Charles DurningJohn Clifford
Jill SchoelenJulia Jenz
Gene LythgowWilliam Landis
Karen Elizabeth AustinSkid Row Woman
Babs ChulaAgent
John DestryDetective 1
Duncan FraserClub Owner
Gary JonesX-Ray Technician
Terence KellyMedical Examiner
Kevin McNultyDr. Schifrin
Sheelah MegillCenter Woman 2
Bobby StewartDetective 2
Jerry WassermanDetective Brauer
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