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The Slender Thread

NR
Drama
7.1/10(48 ratings)

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?

12-15-1965
1h 38m
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Main Cast

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Alan Newell

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Inga Dyson

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Dr. Joe Coburn

Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Mark Dyson

Det. Judd Ridley

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Charlie

H.M. Wynant

H.M. Wynant

Doctor Morris

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Sydney Pollack
Writer:
Stirling Silliphant
Production:
Paramount Pictures, Stephen Alexander Productions

Key Crew

Director:
Sydney Pollack
Writer:
Stirling Silliphant
Additional Writing:
David Rayfiel
Director of Photography:
Loyal Griggs
Original Music Composer:
Quincy Jones

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en