When Michael Calls(1972)
In "When Michael Calls," Elizabeth Ashley receives mysterious phone calls. Who's keeping her on the hook?
When Michael Calls Synopsis
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?
When Michael Calls (1972) is a horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by Philip Leacock, released on February 5, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Ben Gazzara, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Douglas and Al Waxman. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Leacock
- Writers:
- John Farris, James Bridges
- Producers:
- Edgar J. Scherick
- Cinematographer:
- Donald Wilder
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox Television, Palomar Pictures International
- Status:
- Released
When Michael Calls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as Doremus Connelly
Elizabeth Ashley
as Helen Connelly
Michael Douglas
as Craig
Al Waxman
as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
- Larry Reynolds
Larry Reynolds
as Doc Britton
Marian Waldman
as Elsa Britton
- Karen Pearson
Karen Pearson
as Peggy Connelly
- Chris Pellett
Chris Pellett
as Peter
Alan McRae
as Harry Randall
- Steve Weston
Steve Weston
as Enoch Mills
- Robert Warner
Robert Warner
as Sam
- Michèle Chicoine
Michèle Chicoine
as Amy
Key crew
Directed by Philip Leacock, written by John Farris and James Bridges, produced by Edgar J. Scherick.
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When Michael Calls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 25 ratings.
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When Michael Calls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When Michael Calls online?
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Who stars in When Michael Calls?
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The main cast of When Michael Calls (1972) includes Ben Gazzara, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Douglas, Al Waxman and Larry Reynolds. The film was directed by Philip Leacock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When Michael Calls released?
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When Michael Calls was released on February 5, 1972 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is When Michael Calls worth watching?
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When Michael Calls (1972) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.