A Cry for Help (1975): Cast
A Cry for Help is a 1975 drama directed by Daryl Duke, starring Michael Lerner as Phillip Conover, Bruce Boxleitner and Robert Culp. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Daryl Duke
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Cry for Help About?
The premise of A Cry for Help without spoilers.
A disparaging talk‑radio host, known for mocking his callers, receives a desperate call from a troubled teenage girl who threatens suicide. Initially goading her, he suddenly regrets his behavior and races against time, urging his audience to locate her before she carries out the threat.
A Cry for Help Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- suicide
- disc jockey
- beach
- public
- sand
- abc movie of the week
- radio
- bookstore
- time
- police
- doctor
- diner
+6 more Show fewer
- book
- radio dj
- suicidal
- show
- deadline
- silent
A Cry for Help Cast & Characters
Michael Lerner leads the cast as Phillip Conover, with Bruce Boxleitner as Richie Danko and Robert Culp as Harry Freeman. Directed by Daryl Duke; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daryl Duke
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Michael Lerner as Phillip Conover -
Bruce Boxleitner as Richie Danko -
Robert Culp as Harry Freeman -
Julius Harris as George Rigney
Also Starring in A Cry for Help
· 16 more- Lee de Broux Sgt. Lou Shirley
- Chuck McCann Buddy Marino
- Stack Pierce Sgt. Mike Reese
- Ken Swofford Paul Church
- Gordon Jump Lloyd Hogan
- Ralph Manza Tony Garafolas
- Granville Van Dusen Brother Stephen Tyler
- Rudolph Willrich Quinn Shaw
- Joe George Eddie Frisch
- Lieux Dressler Mae Dowd
- Jean Allison Irene Schullman
- Ken Sylk Hank Buchek
- Don Mantooth Arthur Schullman
- Elayne Heilveil Ingrid Brunner
- Jerry Bishop The Waiter
- Barbara Baldwin The Woman
Cars in A Cry for Help
8 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Panel and the 1971 Chevrolet C-Series.
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1964 Chevrolet C-10 Panel Important role -
1971 Chevrolet C-Series Important role -
1974 Ford Gran Torino Important role -
Porsche unknown Important role
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Movies Like A Cry for Help
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Child’s Cry for Help, A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story and Radio Silence.
A Cry for Help FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Cry for Help, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Cry for Help?
A Cry for Help runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was A Cry for Help released?
A Cry for Help was released on February 12, 1975.
Who directed A Cry for Help?
A Cry for Help was directed by Daryl Duke.
More films by Daryl Duke Who is in the cast of A Cry for Help?
A Cry for Help stars Michael Lerner as Phillip Conover, Bruce Boxleitner as Richie Danko and Robert Culp as Harry Freeman, among 20 credited actors.
Does A Cry for Help have a post-credit scene?
No. A Cry for Help has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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