The Slender Thread (1965)

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 sh...e 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? more

Directing:
  • Sydney Pollack

Writing:
  • Stirling Silliphant
  • Shana Alexander

Stars:
Release Date: 1965-12-15
themoviedb icon 1 2 3 4 5 7.1/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 98

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Telly Savalas
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Mark Dyson
Ed Asner
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Dabney Coleman
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Indus Arthur
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Regina Carrol
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Viola Harris
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Telephone Supervisor
Charlotte Stewart
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Erin Almond
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Robert F. Hoy
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Patrolman Steve Peters
Edward Asner
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Det. Judd Ridley
John Benson
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Patrolman Bert Enyard (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
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Sgt. Harry Ward
Steven Marlo
Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
Thomas Hill
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Al McCardle
Jo Helton
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George Savalas
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Pool Player
Karen Norris
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Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse (uncredited)
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