The Slender Thread

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

19651h 38m7.1(53 votes)

Drama

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 th…

The Slender Thread (1965) is a drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, and Telly Savalas. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 53 votes.

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Director

Sydney Pollack

Cast

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

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Where can I watch The Slender Thread?

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Who stars in The Slender Thread?

The Slender Thread stars Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, and Steven Hill, and was directed by Sydney Pollack.

How long is The Slender Thread?

The Slender Thread has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Slender Thread come out?

The Slender Thread was released in 1965.

What genre is The Slender Thread?

The Slender Thread is a drama film.

Is The Slender Thread worth watching?

The Slender Thread holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.