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The Slender Thread

MOVIE • 1965

The Slender Thread

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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 53
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Drama

Top 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

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Det. Judd Ridley

Indus Arthur

Indus Arthur

Marian

Paul Newlan

Paul Newlan

Sgt. Harry Ward

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Charlie

H.M. Wynant

H.M. Wynant

Doctor Morris

Robert F. Hoy

Robert F. Hoy

Patrolman Steve Peters

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Greg Jarvis

Chris Dyson

Jason Wingreen

Jason Wingreen

Medical Technician

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Marjorie Nelson

Mrs. Thomas

Steven Marlo

Steven Marlo

Arthur Foss

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Film

Status

Released

Release

December 15, 1965

Runtime

98 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

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