The Slender Thread (1965)

7.1/10 • 98 min • Drama

Overview

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?

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Anne Bancroft

Telly Savalas

Steven Hill

Ed Asner

Det. Judd Ridley

Indus Arthur

Paul Newlan

Sgt. Harry Ward

Dabney Coleman

H.M. Wynant

Robert F. Hoy

Patrolman Steve Peters

Jason Wingreen

Medical Technician

Steven Marlo

Thomas Hill

Liquor Salesman

Lane Bradford

Al McCardle

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