The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread

7.1 | 1965-12-15 | Drama

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?

Featured Crew

Sydney Pollack Director
Stirling Silliphant Writer
William R. Poole Assistant Director
Donald Roberts Assistant Director
Shana Alexander Story
David Rayfiel Additional Writing
Jack Poplin Production Design
Hal Pereira Production Design
Loyal Griggs Director of Photography
Thomas Stanford Editor

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
Paul Newlan
Paul Newlan
Sgt. Harry Ward
H.M. Wynant
H.M. Wynant
Doctor Morris
Robert F. Hoy
Robert F. Hoy
Patrolman Steve Peters

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