When Michael Calls (1972): Cast & Where to Watch
When Michael Calls is a 1972 horror thriller directed by Philip Leacock, starring Elizabeth Ashley as Helen Connelly, Michael Douglas and Ben Gazzara. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes. Stream it on Plex.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When Michael Calls About?
The premise of When Michael Calls without spoilers.
Elizabeth Ashley begins receiving a series of unsettling phone calls that seem to come from her deceased nephew, Michael, who died 15 years ago. Each call is followed by the sudden death of another family member, leaving her to wonder who—or what—is behind the deadly summons and whether she will be the next victim.
When Michael Calls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- telephone terror
- serial murder
- psychotronic film
- phone call from beyond the grave
- jack o'lantern
- therapist
- psychiatrist
- kitchen
- doll house
- parent child relationship
- fog
- hit on head
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- burning barn
- barn
- farm
- beekeeper
- psychotic
- lawyer
- surprise visit
- child's tea party
- playing dress up
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- mute
- boy
- hypnotism
- two way radio
- dead sheriff
- dead cop
- dead man
- dead body
- corpse
- pumpkin
- halloween
- antique shop
- sheriff
- policeman
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- husband wife relationship
- death by bees
- swarm of bees
- bee attack
- killer bee
- animal attack
- venom
- bee venom
- bee
- killed by bees
- apiary
- crank call
Where to Watch When Michael Calls
Stream it on Plex. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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When Michael Calls Cast & Characters
Elizabeth Ashley leads the cast as Helen Connelly, with Michael Douglas as Craig and Ben Gazzara as Doremus Connelly. Directed by Philip Leacock; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philip Leacock
- Elizabeth Ashley as Helen Connelly
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Michael Douglas as Craig -
Ben Gazzara as Doremus Connelly -
Al Waxman as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
Also Starring in When Michael Calls
· 11 more- Larry Reynolds Doc Britton
- Alan McRae Harry Randall
- Daniel Selby Boy at School (uncredited)
- Steve Weston Enoch Mills
- Marian Waldman Elsa Britton
- William Osler Professor Swen (uncredited)
- Robert Warner Sam
- Karen Pearson Peggy Connelly
- John Bethune Quinlan
- Michèle Chicoine Amy
- Chris Pellett Peter
Cars in When Michael Calls
7 cars on screen, including the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 and the 1970 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1.
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 Main role -
1970 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role -
Dodge D-200 Minor role -
1972 Plymouth Fury Minor role
When Michael Calls Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Shattered Silence” and “Helen und die Stimme aus dem Jenseits”.
- Also known as
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- Shattered Silence
- Helen und die Stimme aus dem Jenseits
- Ghost Calls - Stimmen aus dem Jenseits
- Silêncio Quebrado
- Безумец
- Cuando llama Michael
- Una llamada imposible
- Silêncio Mortal
- Nightfall - Anrufe aus dem Jenseits
- Когато Майкъл се обади
- 暗夜追杀令
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When Michael Calls FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of When Michael Calls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When Michael Calls?
When Michael Calls runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was When Michael Calls released?
When Michael Calls was released on February 5, 1972.
Who directed When Michael Calls?
When Michael Calls was directed by Philip Leacock.
More films by Philip Leacock Who is in the cast of When Michael Calls?
When Michael Calls stars Elizabeth Ashley as Helen Connelly, Michael Douglas as Craig and Ben Gazzara as Doremus Connelly, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch When Michael Calls?
In the US, When Michael Calls is streaming on Plex (availability from JustWatch).
Does When Michael Calls have a post-credit scene?
No. When Michael Calls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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