Sorry, Wrong Number
"Tangled Wires... Whispering of Murder! Tangled Lives... Fighting to Escape!"
Originally released in 1948. Sorry, Wrong Number is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Anatole Litvak. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Burt Lancaster, and Ann Richards
Synopsis
Leona Stevenson is confined to bed and uses her telephone to keep in contact with the outside world. One day she overhears a murder plot on the telephone and is desperate to find out who is the intended victim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (199 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Leona Cotterell Stevenson
Burt Lancaster
as Henry Stevenson
Ann Richards
as Sally Hunt Lord
Wendell Corey
as Dr. Philip Alexander
Harold Vermilyea
as Waldo Evans
Ed Begley
as James 'J.B.' Cotterell
Leif Erickson
as Fred Lord
William Conrad
as Morano
John Bromfield
as Joe (Detective)
Jimmy Hunt
as Peter Lord
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Wallis Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorry, Wrong Number about?
Leona Stevenson is confined to bed and uses her telephone to keep in contact with the outside world. One day she overhears a murder plot on the telephone and is desperate to find out who is the int...
Who directed Sorry, Wrong Number?
Sorry, Wrong Number was directed by Anatole Litvak.
How long is Sorry, Wrong Number?
Sorry, Wrong Number has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Sorry, Wrong Number released?
Sorry, Wrong Number was released on September 24, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sorry, Wrong Number?
The main cast of Sorry, Wrong Number includes Barbara Stanwyck, Burt Lancaster, Ann Richards, Wendell Corey, Harold Vermilyea.
Is Sorry, Wrong Number worth watching?
Sorry, Wrong Number has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 199 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.