Movie: When Michael Calls

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara

Doremus Connelly

Elizabeth Ashley
Elizabeth Ashley

Helen Connelly

Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas

Craig

Al Waxman
Al Waxman

Sheriff Hap Washbrook

Larry Reynolds
Larry Reynolds

Doc Britton

Marian Waldman
Marian Waldman

Elsa Britton

Karen Pearson
Karen Pearson

Peggy Connelly

Chris Pellett
Chris Pellett

Peter

Alan McRae
Alan McRae

Harry Randall

Steve Weston
Steve Weston

Enoch Mills

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  • Overview

    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?

  • Release Date

    1972-02-05

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    In "When Michael Calls," Elizabeth Ashley receives mysterious phone calls. Who's keeping her on the hook?

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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