THE SLENDER THREAD (1965)

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The Slender Thread
When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…
Drama
December 15, 1965
English
1h 38m
United States
Paramount Pictures
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 & Characters
Sidney Poitier
Alan Newell
Anne Bancroft
Inga Dyson
Telly Savalas
Dr. Joe Coburn
Steven Hill
Mark Dyson
Ed Asner
Det. Judd Ridley
Indus Arthur
Marian
Paul Newlan
Sgt. Harry Ward
Dabney Coleman
Charlie
H.M. Wynant
Doctor Morris
Robert F. Hoy
Patrolman Steve Peters
Greg Jarvis
Chris Dyson
Jason Wingreen
Medical Technician
Marjorie Nelson
Mrs. Thomas
Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
Thomas Hill
Liquor Salesman
Lane Bradford
Al McCardle
Janet Dudley
Edna
John Napier
Dr. Alden Van
Stephen Pellegrini
Police Cadet
Jerome R. Brand
Police Cadet
Kay Doubleday
Jinny
Jo Helton
Registration Nurse
Richard Doorish
Pete
Charlotte Stewart
Telephone Operator
Viola Harris
Telephone Supervisor
Crew
Sydney Pollack
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Writer
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Stephen Alexander
Producer