A Cry for Help (1975)
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.
Director: Daryl Duke
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: February 12, 1975
Cast
- Robert Culp - Harry Freeman
- Elayne Heilveil - Ingrid Brunner
- Ken Swofford - Paul Church
- Julius Harris - George Rigney
- Chuck McCann - Buddy Marino
- Michael Lerner - Phillip Conover
- Bruce Boxleitner - Richie Danko
- Lee de Broux - Sgt. Lou Shirley
- Granville Van Dusen - Brother Stephen Tyler
- Ken Sylk - Hank Buchek
Screenplay
Music: Gil Mellé
Cinematography: Richard C. Glouner
Editing: Douglas Stewart, Frank Morriss
Production: Universal Television, ABC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, disc jockey
More Films by Director: Daryl Duke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Cry for Help about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Cry for Help?
- A Cry for Help was directed by Daryl Duke.
- Who stars in A Cry for Help?
- A Cry for Help stars Robert Culp, Elayne Heilveil, Ken Swofford, Julius Harris, Chuck McCann, Michael Lerner.
- How long is A Cry for Help?
- A Cry for Help has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is A Cry for Help?
- A Cry for Help is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Cry for Help produced?
- A Cry for Help was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Cry for Help?
- The themes of A Cry for Help include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.