The Slender Thread (1965)

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

Directed by Sydney Pollack1h 38mDrama

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.

Rated
NR
Year
1965
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
15 December 1965
TMDB
7.1 (53)
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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
G
Greg Jarvis
Chris Dyson
Jason Wingreen
Jason Wingreen
Medical Technician
M
Marjorie Nelson
Mrs. Thomas
Steven Marlo
Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
Thomas Hill
Thomas Hill
Liquor Salesman
Lane Bradford
Lane Bradford
Al McCardle
J
Janet Dudley
Edna
J
John Napier
Dr. Alden Van
S
Stephen Pellegrini
Police Cadet
J
Jerome R. Brand
Police Cadet
K
Kay Doubleday
Jinny
Jo Helton
Jo Helton
Registration Nurse
R
Richard Doorish
Pete
Charlotte Stewart
Charlotte Stewart
Telephone Operator
Viola Harris
Viola Harris
Telephone Supervisor
George Savalas
George Savalas
Pool Player
O
O.L. Haavik
Pastor (as Dr. O.L. Haavik)
N
Nicholas Prebezac
Child at Beach
D
Drew Eskenazi
Child at Beach
Erin Almond
Erin Almond
Child at Beach
P
Pam Bagby
Child at Beach
W
William R. Rhodes
Police Station Dispatcher
C
Charles C. Andrews
Motel Manager
M
Melody Greer
Zipper Girl
S
Sons of Adam
Discotheque Band
W
Walter Maslow
1st TV Newsman (as Walter Mazlow)
A
Allen Emerson
2nd TV Newsman
L
Lou Clark
Nightwatchman
D
David Harris
Nightwatchman
P
Phillip Browne
Office Boy
A
Archie Smith
Janitor
J
Joseph R. Denini
Fire Station Dispatcher
Fay Baker
Fay Baker
Telephone Supervisor (uncredited)
S
Susan Bartel
Typist (uncredited)
John Benson
John Benson
Patrolman Bert Enyard (uncredited)
Regina Carrol
Regina Carrol
minor role (uncredited)
Karen Norris
Karen Norris
Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse (uncredited)

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