The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread (1965)

When a woman's emotions sway on a slender thread, expect anything…

Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. During a lonely night shift, a woman calls up and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs him she's taken an overdose of pills; he tries desperately to get help to her, while keeping her on the line. As crucial minutes tick by, Alan learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die.

Date of release
1965-12-15
TMDB
7.1 / 10 (53)
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
Director
Sydney Pollack

Casting

  • Sidney Poitier — Alan Newell
  • Anne Bancroft — Inga Dyson
  • Telly Savalas — Dr. Joe Coburn
  • Steven Hill — Mark Dyson
  • Ed Asner — Det. Judd Ridley
  • Indus Arthur — Marian
  • Paul Newlan — Sgt. Harry Ward
  • Dabney Coleman — Charlie
  • H.M. Wynant — Doctor Morris
  • Robert F. Hoy — Patrolman Steve Peters
  • Greg Jarvis — Chris Dyson
  • Jason Wingreen — Medical Technician

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