Movie·1980·1h 36m
The Babysitter
She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?
Directed By
Peter Medak
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Jennifer Miller
Producer
David Garcia Jr., Frank von Zerneck
Cinematography
Rexford L. Metz
Editor
Melvin Shapiro
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
13 votes
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// cast
Cast
Patty Duke
Liz Benedict
William Shatner
Dr. Jeff Benedict
Quinn Cummings
Tara Benedict
Stephanie Zimbalist
Joanna Redwine
David Wallace
Scotty
Kenneth Tigar
Tom Montgomery
Virginia Kiser
Mrs. Welford
John Houseman
Dr. Lindquist
Hildy Brooks
Barbara
Frank Birney
Mr. Farragut
Ty Haller
Minister
// crew
Crew
Peter Medak
Director
Jennifer Miller
Writer
David Garcia Jr.
Producer
Frank von Zerneck
Executive Producer
Rexford L. Metz
Director of Photography
Melvin Shapiro
Editor
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