Movie Description
The Babysitter
(1980)Overview
Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Medak
- Producer : David Garcia Jr.
- Writer : Jennifer Miller
- Editor : Melvin Shapiro
- Cast : Patty Duke,William Shatner,Quinn Cummings,Stephanie Zimbalist,David Wallace,Kenneth Tigar,Virginia Kiser,John Houseman,Hildy Brooks,Frank Birney,Ty Haller
Cast
Liz Benedict
Dr. Jeff Benedict
Tara Benedict
Joanna Redwine
Scotty
Tom Montgomery
Mrs. Welford
Dr. Lindquist
Barbara
Mr. Farragut
Minister
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Facts
Original TitleThe Babysitter
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-11-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 36m
Production CompaniesFilmways Television,Moonlight Productions,ABC
Genres
- TV Movie
- Thriller
- Drama
