Movie · 1979

Quando Um Estranho Chama

When a Stranger Calls · Fred Walton

1h 37min 14+ Release: 08/24/1979 Terror Thriller

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Quando Um Estranho Chama is a terror e thriller movie released in 1979, directed by Fred Walton, starring Carol Kane, Charles Durning e Colleen Dewhurst. It runs 1h 37min and is rated 14+ in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 2 in the When a Stranger Calls collection. Also known as When a Stranger Calls 1.

Official synopsis

A jovem babá Jill Johnson é contratada pelo casal Mandrakis para cuidar de seus dois filhos pequenos. Mas o horror começa quando alguém telefona para a casa dos Mandrakis e diz, com voz tétrica: "Você já foi olhar as crianças?". Inicialmente, a baby-sitter pensar tratar-se do sr. Mandrakis, mas logo percebe que a coisa é mais grave quando o misterioso interlocutor passa a ligar diversas vezes seguidas, sempre pronunciando a misteriosa frase: "Você já foi olhar as crianças?".

Release in Brazil

Theaters in Brazil 09/29/1980
Theatrical re-release 04/03/2006

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Availability in Brazil · updated 26/09/2026

Cast of Quando Um Estranho Chama

30 actors

Carol Kane as Jill Johnson

Charles Durning as John Clifford

Colleen Dewhurst as Tracy

Tony Beckley as Curt Duncan

Rutanya Alda as Mrs. Mandrakis

Carmen Argenziano as Dr. Mandrakis Kirsten Larkin as Nancy

Ron O'Neal as Lt. Charlie Garber

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Heetu as Houseboy

Rachel Roberts as Dr. Monk

Michael Champion as Bill

William Boyett as Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett) Joseph Reale as Bartender Ed Wright as Retired Man Louise Wright as Retired Woman Carol Tillery Banks as Mrs. Garber Dennis McMullen as Maintenance Man

Wally Taylor as Cheater John Tobyansen as Bar Customer Sarah Dammann as Bianca Lockart Richard Bail as Stevie Lockart

Steven Anderson as Stephen Lockart

Lenora May as Sharon Randy Holland as Maitre d' Trent Dolan as Policeman #1 Frank DiElsi as Policeman #2 Arell Blanton as Policeman #3

DeForest Covan as Officer #1

Charles Boswell as Officer #2

Dick Warlock as Bartender (uncredited)

Director: Fred Walton
Cinematography: Donald Peterman
Editing: Sam Vitale
Music: Dana Kaproff
Production: Steve Feke, Doug Chapin
Screenplay: Steve Feke, Fred Walton

Where you've seen the cast of Quando Um Estranho Chama

Carol Kane as Jill Johnson is also in A Princesa Prometida (1987), Um Dia de Cão (1975) and A Família Addams 2 (1993)
Charles Durning as John Clifford is also in E Aí, Meu Irmão, Cadê Você? (2000), Um Dia de Cão (1975) and Golpe de Mestre (1973)
Colleen Dewhurst as Tracy is also in Na Hora da Zona Morta (1983)
Tony Beckley as Curt Duncan is also in Um Golpe à Italiana (1969) and A Vingança da Pantera Cor-de-Rosa (1978)

When a Stranger Calls movies in order

2 movies · in release order

See the When a Stranger Calls franchise

Frequently asked questions about Quando Um Estranho Chama

Where to watch Quando Um Estranho Chama?

We haven't found where to watch Quando Um Estranho Chama in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.

Is Quando Um Estranho Chama on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 26/09/2026, Quando Um Estranho Chama was not on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is Quando Um Estranho Chama?

Quando Um Estranho Chama runs 1h 37min (97 minutes).

What is the age rating of Quando Um Estranho Chama?

In Brazil, it is rated 14+.

What year did Quando Um Estranho Chama come out?

Quando Um Estranho Chama came out in 1979. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 09/29/1980.

How much did Quando Um Estranho Chama gross?

Quando Um Estranho Chama grossed US$ 25 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 1.5 million.

Is Quando Um Estranho Chama part of a franchise?

Yes. It is movie 1 of 2 in the When a Stranger Calls collection. Also known as When a Stranger Calls 1. The story continues in Um Estranho à Minha Porta (1993).