John Clifford — When a Stranger Calls Back Character Profile

About John Clifford

Former investigator turned private detective. Hired to track the escaped killer, he later collaborates with Jill Johnson to protect Julia Jenz, taking decisive lethal action to eliminate the threat and bringing closure to the stalking cycles.

John Clifford — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Durning

Appears in

When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• John Clifford — Alliance Partner — Jill Johnson (Carol Kane)

  Jill recruits John as a tactical partner to investigate the stalking.

• John Clifford — Professional Investigator — Julia Jenz (Jill Schoelen)

  John is hired to protect Julia and identify her stalker.

• John Clifford — Professional Case Reference — Dr. Schifrin (Kevin McNulty)

  John's investigation directly references the Schifrin case to identify the killer.

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• Club Girl 2 (Rebecca Mullen)
• Frat guy #1 (uncredited) (Jarrod Thalheimer)
• Mrs. Schifrin (Cheryl Wilson)
• Center Woman 1 (Michèle Lonsdale Smith)
• Actor (uncredited) (Billy Mitchell)
• Realtor (Meredith Bain Woodward)
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