The Killer Is on the Phone (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, The Killer Is on the Phone is a thriller and horror film directed by Alberto De Martino, running about 105 minutes. “TELLY SAVALAS on the other side of the law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman whose husband was murdered five years previously, is stalked by his killer, who wants to eliminate her as a potential witness. What he doesn't know is that the shock of his murder caused her to have amnesia, and she doesn't remember anything.
Who’s in it. The Killer Is on the Phone stars Telly Savalas as Ranko Drasovic, Anne Heywood as Eleanor Loraine, Osvaldo Ruggieri as Thomas Brown and Giorgio Piazza as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Killer Is on the Phone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killer Is on the Phone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killer Is on the Phone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killer Is on the Phone (1972)?
- In US, The Killer Is on the Phone is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Killer Is on the Phone worth watching?
- The Killer Is on the Phone holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Killer Is on the Phone?
- The Killer Is on the Phone stars Telly Savalas, Anne Heywood, Osvaldo Ruggieri, Giorgio Piazza and Willeke van Ammelrooy.
- When was The Killer Is on the Phone released?
- The Killer Is on the Phone was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.