The Slender Thread

Name: The Slender Thread
Genre: Drama
Released: 1965-12-15
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill, Ed Asner

1965·Movie·NR·98 min·★ 7.1(53)

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“When a woman's emotions sway away on a slender thread, expect anything…”

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?

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About The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread is a 1965 English-language drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

The Slender Thread was produced by Paramount Pictures and Athene Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 15, 1965, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Sydney Pollack
Writers: Stirling Silliphant
Release date: December 15, 1965
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures, Athene Productions

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The Slender Thread cast & crew

The Slender Thread was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Stirling Silliphant.

The cast features 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, and Indus Arthur as Marian.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Quincy Jones, cinematography is by Loyal Griggs, and it was produced by Stephen Alexander.

Is The Slender Thread worth watching?

The Slender Thread holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 53 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Slender Thread is worth a place on your watchlist.

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