A Cry for Help (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1975, A Cry for Help is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daryl Duke, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. A talk-radio host, who specializes in abusing and insulting his audience, gets a call from a disturbed teenage girl who says she is going to commit suicide. After first encouraging her, he has a change of heart and frantically tries to get his listeners to help find the girl before she makes good on her threat.
Who’s in it. A Cry for Help stars Robert Culp as Harry Freeman, Elayne Heilveil as Ingrid Brunner, Ken Swofford as Paul Church and Julius Harris as George Rigney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Cry for Help has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Cry for Help page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Cry for Help tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Cry for Help (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Cry for Help change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Cry for Help worth watching?
- A Cry for Help holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Cry for Help?
- A Cry for Help stars Robert Culp, Elayne Heilveil, Ken Swofford, Julius Harris and Chuck McCann.
- When was A Cry for Help released?
- A Cry for Help was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.