Where to watch The Slender Thread(1965)
In the United States, you can watch The Slender Thread for free on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Slender Thread
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The Slender Thread plot summary
When a woman's emotions sway on a slender thread, expect anything…
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.
Details
- Release date
- December 15, 1965
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Sydney Pollack
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 53 votes
The Slender Thread trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Slender Thread?
In the United States, you can watch The Slender Thread for free on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Slender Thread?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Slender Thread?
The Slender Thread runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
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