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The Babysitter

MOVIE • 1980

The Babysitter

She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?

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.

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Top Cast

Patty Duke

Patty Duke

Liz Benedict

William Shatner

William Shatner

Dr. Jeff Benedict

Quinn Cummings

Quinn Cummings

Tara Benedict

Stephanie Zimbalist

Stephanie Zimbalist

Joanna Redwine

David Wallace

David Wallace

Scotty

Kenneth Tigar

Kenneth Tigar

Tom Montgomery

Virginia Kiser

Virginia Kiser

Mrs. Welford

John Houseman

John Houseman

Dr. Lindquist

Hildy Brooks

Hildy Brooks

Barbara

Frank Birney

Frank Birney

Mr. Farragut

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Ty Haller

Minister

Peter Medak

Peter Medak

Director

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Jennifer Miller

Writer

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David Garcia Jr.

Producer

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Theatrical release date: November 28, 1980

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Film

Status

Released

Release

November 28, 1980

Runtime

96 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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