The Slender Thread

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.

Directed by Sydney Pollack

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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

Dabney Coleman

Charlie

H.M. Wynant

Doctor Morris

Robert F. Hoy

Patrolman Steve Peters

Greg Jarvis

Chris Dyson

Jason Wingreen

Medical Technician

Marjorie Nelson

Mrs. Thomas

Steven Marlo

Arthur Foss

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