The Slender Thread_
"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?
Starring
Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Slender Thread was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
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 ne...
The Slender Thread is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
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
GJ
Greg Jarvis
Chris Dyson
Jason Wingreen
Medical Technician
MN
Marjorie Nelson
Mrs. Thomas
Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
Thomas Hill
Liquor Salesman
Lane Bradford
Al McCardle
JD
Janet Dudley
Edna
JN
John Napier
Dr. Alden Van
SP
Stephen Pellegrini
Police Cadet
JR
Jerome R. Brand
Police Cadet
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What is The Slender Thread about?
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?
How long is The Slender Thread?
The Slender Thread has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in The Slender Thread?
The cast of The Slender Thread includes Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill, Ed Asner.
What is the rating of The Slender Thread?
The Slender Thread has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 51 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama