A Cry for Help
1975, English. Directed by Daryl Duke.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Daryl DukeDirector
- Robert CulpHarry Freeman
- Elayne HeilveilIngrid Brunner
- Ken SwoffordPaul Church
- Julius HarrisGeorge Rigney
- Chuck McCannBuddy Marino
- Michael LernerPhillip Conover
- Bruce BoxleitnerRichie Danko
- Lee de BrouxSgt. Lou Shirley
- Granville Van DusenBrother Stephen Tyler
- Ken SylkHank Buchek
- Joe GeorgeEddie Frisch
- Jean AllisonIrene Schullman
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter S. Fischer
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A Cry for Help: quick answers
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How long is A Cry for Help?
A Cry for Help runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does A Cry for Help have a post-credits scene?
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A Cry for Help parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Cry for Help is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Cry for Help on?
A Cry for Help isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 February 1975. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Cry for Help?
If you liked A Cry for Help, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Cyberbully, Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Who directed A Cry for Help?
A Cry for Help (1975) was directed by Daryl Duke and stars Robert Culp, Elayne Heilveil, Ken Swofford.