The Slender Thread

1965

NR

1h 38m

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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?

Writers

Shana Alexander(short story by)
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Sidney Poitier
Alan Newell
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Anne Bancroft
Inga Dyson
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Telly Savalas
Dr. Joe Coburn
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Steven Hill
Mark Dyson
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Ed Asner
Det. Judd Ridley
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Paul Newlan
Sgt. Harry Ward
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H.M. Wynant
Doctor Morris
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Robert F. Hoy
Patrolman Steve Peters
Greg Jarvis
Chris Dyson
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Jason Wingreen
Medical Technician
Marjorie Nelson
Mrs. Thomas
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Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
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Thomas Hill
Liquor Salesman
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Lane Bradford
Al McCardle
John Napier
Dr. Alden Van

Writers

Shana Alexander(short story by)

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Release date

December 15, 1965 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production companies

Paramount Pictures
Athene Productions

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