5.9The Babysitter · 1980
The Babysitter (1980) is a TV Movie / Thriller / Drama film directed by Peter Medak, starring Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings.
TV MovieThrillerDrama
5.9Overview
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.
Cast
Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings, Stephanie Zimbalist, David Wallace, Kenneth Tigar, Virginia Kiser, John Houseman
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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 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.
When was "The Babysitter" released?
The Babysitter was released in 1980.
Who stars in "The Babysitter"?
The cast includes Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings, Stephanie Zimbalist.
