The Babysitter

1980

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

Peter Medak
1h 36m
November 28, 1980 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: November 28, 1980
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Broadcasting Company (ABC),Filmways Television,Moonlight Productions,ABC
Cast: David Wallace,John Houseman,Stephanie Zimbalist,Quinn Cummings,Kenneth Tigar,Ty Haller,Frank Birney,Patty Duke,Hildy Brooks,William Shatnerand 1 more
Director: Peter Medak
Writer: Jennifer Miller
Producer: Frank von Zerneck,David Garcia Jr.
Cinematography: Rexford L. Metz
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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