The Slender Thread
The Slender Thread (1965)
When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…
Starring Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas
Directed by Sydney Pollack
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?

Runtime: 98 min.     Rating: 7.5     DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: suicide attempt,seattle,crisis line,overdose,race against time,telephone,student,help line
Cast
   Alan Newell
   Inga Dyson
   Dr. Joe Coburn
   Mark Dyson
   Det. Judd Ridley
   Charlie
   Doctor Morris
   Telephone Operator
   Medical Technician
   Child at Beach
   Marian
   Mrs. Thomas
   Nightwatchman
   Telephone Supervisor
   Telephone Supervisor (uncredited)
   (uncredited)
   Patrolman Steve Peters