

The Killer Is on the Phone
1972, Italian. Directed by Alberto De Martino.
TELLY SAVALAS on the other side of the law!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 6 October 1972
- Original title
- L'assassino... è al telefono
- Country
- Italy, Belgium
- Written by
- Adriano Bolzoni, Alberto De Martino, Renato Izzo
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How long is The Killer Is on the Phone?
The Killer Is on the Phone runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Killer Is on the Phone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Killer Is on the Phone is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Killer Is on the Phone on?
The Killer Is on the Phone is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Killer Is on the Phone?
If you liked The Killer Is on the Phone, try The Psychic, The Fifth Cord, See No Evil.
Who directed The Killer Is on the Phone?
The Killer Is on the Phone (1972) was directed by Alberto De Martino and stars Telly Savalas, Anne Heywood, Osvaldo Ruggieri.