The Slender Thread (1965)
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?
Cast & Crew
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
Dabney Coleman
Charlie
H.M. Wynant
Doctor Morris
Robert F. Hoy
Patrolman Steve Peters
Jason Wingreen
Medical Technician
Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
Thomas Hill
Liquor Salesman
Lane Bradford
Al McCardle
Jo Helton
Registration Nurse
Charlotte Stewart
Telephone Operator
Viola Harris
Telephone Supervisor
George Savalas
Pool Player
Erin Almond
Child at Beach
Fay Baker
Telephone Supervisor (uncredited)
Regina Carrol
minor role (uncredited)
Karen Norris
Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse (uncredited)
Sydney Pollack
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Writer
Stephen Alexander
Producer
