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A Stranger Is Watching

A Stranger Is Watching

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A Stranger Is Watching

"Beneath New York's Grand Central Station, a killer can hide, victims can disappear... and a million witnesses will never know it happened."

1982

1h 32m

4.6(25 votes)

Drama

Horror

Thriller

Overview

A twisted man holds a TV newswoman and a girl hostage in the bowels of Grand Central Station.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew

Sharon Martin

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Artie Taggart

James Naughton

James Naughton

Steve Peterson

Shawn von Schreiber

Julie Peterson

Barbara Baxley

Barbara Baxley

Lally

Stephen Joyce

Stephen Joyce

Detective Taylor

James Russo

James Russo

Ronald Thompson

William Hickey

William Hickey

Maxi

David Allen Brooks

David Allen Brooks

Big Bum

Jason Robards III

Jason Robards III

Videotape Technician

Creative team

Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham
Written by: Earl Mac Rauch
Victor Miller
Produced by: Sidney Beckerman

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