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The Slender Thread

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

7.119651h 38mDrama
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The Slender Thread is a 1965 drama film, running 1h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.

NR age rating1h 38mDrama

Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1965-12-15
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
Director
Sydney Pollack
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 53 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. During a lonely night shift, a woman calls up and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs him she's taken an overdose of pills; he tries desperately to get help to her, while keeping her on the line. As crucial minutes tick by, Alan learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die.

Cast

14 names
Sidney PoitierAlan Newell
Anne BancroftInga Dyson
Telly SavalasDr. Joe Coburn
Steven HillMark Dyson
Ed AsnerDet. Judd Ridley
Indus ArthurMarian
Paul NewlanSgt. Harry Ward
Dabney ColemanCharlie
H.M. WynantDoctor Morris
Robert F. HoyPatrolman Steve Peters
Greg JarvisChris Dyson
Jason WingreenMedical Technician
Marjorie NelsonMrs. Thomas
Steven MarloArthur Foss

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Is The Slender Thread suitable for children?

The Slender Thread is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Slender Thread about?

Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. During a lonely night shift, a woman calls up and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs him she's taken an overdose of pills; he tries desperately to get help to her, while keeping her on the line. As crucial minutes tick by, Alan…

How long is The Slender Thread?

The Slender Thread runs for 1h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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