The Slender Thread(1965)
“When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…”
Overview
Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when at the clinic alone, a woman calls up the number and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs Alan she took a load of pills, and he secretly tries to get help. During this time, he learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die. Can Alan get the cavalry to save her in time before it's too late?
Director
Sydney Pollack
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Sidney Poitier
as Alan Newell
Anne Bancroft
as Inga Dyson
Telly Savalas
as Dr. Joe Coburn
Steven Hill
as Mark Dyson
Ed Asner
as Det. Judd Ridley
Indus Arthur
as Marian
Paul Newlan
as Sgt. Harry Ward
Dabney Coleman
as Charlie
H.M. Wynant
as Doctor Morris
Robert F. Hoy
as Patrolman Steve Peters
Greg Jarvis
as Chris Dyson
Jason Wingreen
as Medical Technician
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Athene Productions
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Where can I watch The Slender Thread?▼
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What is The Slender Thread about?▼
Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when at the clinic alone, a woman calls up the number and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs Alan she took a load of pills, and he secretly tries to get help. During this time, he learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die. Can Alan get the cavalry to save her in time before it's too late?
Who directed The Slender Thread?▼
The Slender Thread was directed by Sydney Pollack and released in 1965. It is a drama film.
How long is The Slender Thread?▼
The Slender Thread has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Slender Thread?▼
The cast of The Slender Thread includes Sidney Poitier as Alan Newell, Anne Bancroft as Inga Dyson, Telly Savalas as Dr. Joe Coburn, Steven Hill as Mark Dyson, Ed Asner as Det. Judd Ridley and more.
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