A Cry for Help(1975)
A Cry for Help Synopsis
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.
A Cry for Help (1975) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daryl Duke, released on February 12, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Robert Culp, Elayne Heilveil, Ken Swofford and Julius Harris. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Daryl Duke
- Writers:
- Peter S. Fischer
- Producers:
- Howie Horwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Glouner
- Composer:
- Gil Mellé
- Production:
- Universal Television, ABC
- Status:
- Released
A Cry for Help Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Culp
as Harry Freeman
Elayne Heilveil
as Ingrid Brunner
Ken Swofford
as Paul Church
Julius Harris
as George Rigney
Chuck McCann
as Buddy Marino
Michael Lerner
as Phillip Conover
Bruce Boxleitner
as Richie Danko
Lee de Broux
as Sgt. Lou Shirley
Granville Van Dusen
as Brother Stephen Tyler
- Ken Sylk
Ken Sylk
as Hank Buchek
- Joe George
Joe George
as Eddie Frisch
Jean Allison
as Irene Schullman
Key crew
Directed by Daryl Duke, written by Peter S. Fischer, produced by Howie Horwitz.
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A Cry for Help Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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A Cry for Help – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Cry for Help online?
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Who stars in A Cry for Help?
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The main cast of A Cry for Help (1975) includes Robert Culp, Elayne Heilveil, Ken Swofford, Julius Harris and Chuck McCann. The film was directed by Daryl Duke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Cry for Help released?
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A Cry for Help was released on February 12, 1975 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is A Cry for Help worth watching?
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A Cry for Help (1975) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.