Movie
The Babysitter (1980)
She drove the mother mad. She seduced the father. Now, what's going to happen to little Tara?
TV Movie · Thriller · Drama
Story
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.
Director: Peter Medak Starring: Patty Duke, William Shatner, Quinn Cummings, Stephanie Zimbalist
The Babysitter 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
- Ty Haller as Minister