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Murder by Phone (1982)

R · 1982-12-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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A madman pushes a button and kills by phone. Would you answer?

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.

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Michael AndersonDirector

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Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainNat BridgerJohn HousemanJohn HousemanStanley MarkowitzSara BotsfordSara BotsfordRidley TaylorRobin GammellRobin GammellNoah ClaytonGary ReinekeGary ReinekeLt. MearaBarry MorseBarry MorseFred WaitesAlan ScarfeAlan ScarfeJohn WebsoleJames B. DouglasJames B. DouglasJack GilsdorfKen PogueKen PogueFil ThornerNeil MunroNeil MunroWintersJefferson MappinJefferson MappinPhotographerTom ButlerTom ButlerDetective Tamblyn

Keywords

MurderRevengeTelephone

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Genre affinityThriller · Horror · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Revenge · TelephoneNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortDirector preference140174Actor preference289601 · 167833 · 153589

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Frequently asked questions about Murder by Phone

What is Murder by Phone about?

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.

How long is Murder by Phone?

Murder by Phone has a runtime of 90 minutes.