Murder by Phone(1982)
A madman pushes a button and kills by phone. Would you answer?
Murder by Phone Synopsis
A disgruntled phone company employee develops a device whereby those answering a phone can be murdered, and it's up to Nat Bridger to stop the killer.
Murder by Phone (1982) is a science fiction, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Michael Anderson, released on December 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Richard Chamberlain, John Houseman, Sara Botsford and Robin Gammell. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Anderson
- Writers:
- John Kent Harrison, Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler
- Producers:
- Bob Cooper, Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Reginald H. Morris
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Coco Films I, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players
- Status:
- Released
Murder by Phone (1982) Trailer
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Murder by Phone Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Chamberlain
as Nat Bridger
John Houseman
as Stanley Markowitz
Sara Botsford
as Ridley Taylor
Robin Gammell
as Noah Clayton
Gary Reineke
as Lt. Meara
Barry Morse
as Fred Waites
Alan Scarfe
as John Websole
James B. Douglas
as Jack Gilsdorf
Ken Pogue
as Fil Thorner
- Neil Munro
Neil Munro
as Winters
- Jefferson Mappin
Jefferson Mappin
as Photographer
Tom Butler
as Detective Tamblyn
Key crew
Directed by Michael Anderson, written by John Kent Harrison, Dennis Shryack and Michael Butler, produced by Bob Cooper and Roger Corman.
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Murder by Phone Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 25 ratings.
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Murder by Phone – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Murder by Phone?
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The main cast of Murder by Phone (1982) includes Richard Chamberlain, John Houseman, Sara Botsford, Robin Gammell and Gary Reineke. The film was directed by Michael Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder by Phone released?
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Murder by Phone was released on December 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Murder by Phone worth watching?
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Murder by Phone (1982) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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