When Michael Calls (1972) Horror Thriller
When Michael Calls (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
When Michael Calls Plot Synopsis:
Helen starts receiving calls from a child, who claims he's her nephew, Michael. But, Michael died 15 years ago. When Michael calls, he berates Helen's acquaintances, who then die under suspicious circumstances. Soon, Helen begins to fear she's the next victim.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A woman begins receiving ominous phone calls from a relative who died 15 years prior. With each phone call, a family member dies. Will she be the next in line?
Tagline: In "When Michael Calls," Elizabeth Ashley receives mysterious phone calls. Who"s keeping her on the hook?
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When Michael Calls Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Production Co.: Palomar Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / When Michael Calls Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 05, 1972
Writers: James Bridges, John Farris
Producers: Edgar J. Scherick, Gil Shiva
Cinematographers: Reginald H. Morris, Donald Wilder
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When Michael Calls (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
When Michael Calls Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gazzara | ... | Doremus Connelly |
| Elizabeth Ashley | ... | Helen Connelly |
| Michael Douglas | ... | Craig |
| Al Waxman | ... | Sheriff Hap Washbrook |
| Larry Reynolds | ... | Doc Britton |
| Marian Waldman | ... | Elsa Britton |
| Karen Pearson | ... | Peggy Connelly |
| Chris Pellett | ... | Peter |
| Alan McRae | ... | Harry Randall |
| Steve Weston | ... | Enoch Mills |
| Robert Warner | ... | Sam |
| Michèle Chicoine | ... | Amy |
| John Bethune | ... | Quinlan |
| William Osler | ... | Prof. Swen (uncredited) |
| Daniel Selby | ... | Boy at School (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ben Gazzara, as Doremus Connelly, passed away at age 81 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Elizabeth Ashley (b. August 30, 1939) – Helen Connelly
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Michael Douglas (b. September 25, 1944) – Craig
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: M.K. Douglas - Al Waxman, as Sheriff Hap Washbrook, passed away at age 65 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Stan Ferris | Albert S. Waxman | Albert Waxman - Larry Reynolds, as Doc Britton, passed away at age 77 in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Cancer - Marian Waldman, as Elsa Britton, passed away at age 60 in Toronto, Canada.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Marion Waldman - Karen Pearson – Peggy Connelly
- Chris Pellett – Peter
- Alan McRae – Harry Randall
Also known as: Alan McCrae | Allan McRae | Allen McRae - Steve Weston – Enoch Mills
- Robert Warner (b. May 24, 1937) – Sam
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Bob Warner - Michèle Chicoine – Amy
- John Bethune – Quinlan
- William Osler, as Prof. Swen (uncredited), passed away at age 74 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Bill Osler - Daniel Selby (b. June 3, 1965) – Boy at School (uncredited)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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