The Slender Thread

Synopsis

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.

Details

Director

Sydney Pollack

Release

December 15, 1965

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Paramount Pictures

Runtime

1h 38m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  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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