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The Strange Calls
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The Strange Calls

2012-10-16 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Mystery

Toby Banks, a young and recently disgraced police constable transferred from the city to a small town, and his elderly companion, Gregor, receive strange calls from townspeople every night.

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Creators
Daley Pearson
Production companies
Hoodlum Entertainment
Countries
Australia
Status
Ended

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Toby TrusloveToby TrusloveConst. Toby Banks
Barry CrockerBarry CrockerGregor
Patrick BrammallPatrick BrammallSgt. Neil Lloyd
Katherine HicksKatherine HicksKath

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