The Babysitter
"She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?"
Originally released in 1980. The Babysitter is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Peter Medak.
Starring Patty Duke, William Shatner, and Quinn Cummings
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patty Duke
as Liz Benedict
William Shatner
as Dr. Jeff Benedict
Quinn Cummings
as Tara Benedict
Stephanie Zimbalist
as Joanna Redwine
David Wallace
as Scotty
Kenneth Tigar
as Tom Montgomery
Virginia Kiser
as Mrs. Welford
John Houseman
as Dr. Lindquist
Hildy Brooks
as Barbara
Frank Birney
as Mr. Farragut
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Filmways Television
- Moonlight Productions
- ABC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Babysitter about?
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 wit...
Who directed The Babysitter?
The Babysitter was directed by Peter Medak.
How long is The Babysitter?
The Babysitter has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Babysitter released?
The Babysitter was released on November 28, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Babysitter?
The main cast of The Babysitter includes Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings, Stephanie Zimbalist, David Wallace.