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