The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread

When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…

7.1 /10 51 votes
December 15, 1965 1h 38m Released

Storyline

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?

Key Information

Director Sydney Pollack
Writers Stirling Silliphant, Shana Alexander
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Greg Jarvis

Chris Dyson

Jason Wingreen

Jason Wingreen

Medical Technician

Frequently Asked Questions

The Slender Thread was released on December 15, 1965.

The runtime of The Slender Thread is 1h 38m.

The Slender Thread is a Drama movie.

The Slender Thread has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Slender Thread is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Slender Thread was directed by Sydney Pollack.

The main cast of The Slender Thread includes Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas.

The Slender Thread is originally in English.