The Slender Thread(1965)
When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…
The Slender Thread Synopsis
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?
The Slender Thread (1965) is a drama film directed by Sydney Pollack, released on December 15, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas and Steven Hill. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers:
- Stirling Silliphant, Shana Alexander
- Producers:
- Stephen Alexander
- Cinematographer:
- Loyal Griggs
- Composer:
- Quincy Jones
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Athene Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Slender Thread (1965) Trailer
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The Slender Thread Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Alan Newell
Anne Bancroft
as Inga Dyson
Telly Savalas
as Dr. Joe Coburn
Steven Hill
as Mark Dyson
Ed Asner
as Det. Judd Ridley
Indus Arthur
as Marian
Paul Newlan
as Sgt. Harry Ward
Dabney Coleman
as Charlie
H.M. Wynant
as Doctor Morris
Robert F. Hoy
as Patrolman Steve Peters
- Greg Jarvis
Greg Jarvis
as Chris Dyson
Jason Wingreen
as Medical Technician
Key crew
Directed by Sydney Pollack, written by Stirling Silliphant and Shana Alexander, produced by Stephen Alexander.
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The Slender Thread Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Slender Thread – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Slender Thread online?
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The Slender Thread (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Slender Thread?
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The main cast of The Slender Thread (1965) includes Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill and Ed Asner. The film was directed by Sydney Pollack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Slender Thread released?
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The Slender Thread was released on December 15, 1965 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Slender Thread worth watching?
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The Slender Thread (1965) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Slender Thread?
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Yes. The official The Slender Thread trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.