---
title: "The Killer Is on the Phone"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-is-on-the-phone-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 105109
imdb_id: "tt0068227"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Killer Is on the Phone (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-is-on-the-phone-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Killer Is on the Phone" (1972).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 4: Plain text only.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: The Killer Is on the Phone
Year: 1972
Genre: Thriller and Horror
Runtime: 1h 36m
Rating: R
US Release Date: 07/01/1975
Actor mentioned: Telly Savalas ("on the other side of the law!")
Synopsis: 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.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
        The Killer Is on the Phone is a 1972 film categorized as a thriller and horror movie. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes and is rated R. Telly Savalas is

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alberto De Martino
- **Networks / Studios**: Belga Films, Difnei Cinematografica, SODEP

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Telly Savalas** as *Ranko Drasovic*
- **Anne Heywood** as *Eleanor Loraine*
- **Osvaldo Ruggieri** as *Thomas Brown*
- **Giorgio Piazza** as *George*
- **Willeke van Ammelrooy** as *Dorothy*
- **Rossella Falk** as *Margaret Vervoort*
- **Antonio Guidi** as *Dr Chandler*
- **Roger Van Hool** as *Peter Vervoort*
- **Ada Pometti** as *Nurse*
- **Alessandro Perrella** as *Psychiatrist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Killer Is on the Phone online?
The Killer Is on the Phone is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Killer Is on the Phone worth watching?
The Killer Is on the Phone holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Killer Is on the Phone and when was it released?
The Killer Is on the Phone is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Killer Is on the Phone?
The Killer Is on the Phone was directed by Alberto De Martino.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Killer Is on the Phone — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/105109)
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