Suffers from a slight soap opera story that fails to hold together for 98 minutes.
The Slender Thread (1965)
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Reviews Counted: 4
Fresh: 3
Rotten:1
Average Rating: N/A
Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Sydney Pollack's directorial debut deals with a woman, played by Anne Bancroft, who takes an overdose of sleeping pills and calls a crisis clinic for help. A college volunteer (Sidney Poitier) tries to keep her on the phone while a rescue... Sydney Pollack's directorial debut deals with a woman, played by Anne Bancroft, who takes an overdose of sleeping pills and calls a crisis clinic for help. A college volunteer (Sidney Poitier) tries to keep her on the phone while a rescue crew attempts to track her down. THE SLENDER THREAD, a moving, emotionally gripping drama, was based on a true story. The film provides room for a moving display of talent from two of Hollywood's premier actors. [More]
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill, Edward Asner, Dabney Coleman, John Benson, Paul Newlan
Director: Sydney Pollack
Director: Sydney Pollack
Producer: Stephen Alexander
Screenwriter: Stirling Silliphant
Story: Shana Alexander
Composer: Quincy Jones
Reviews for The Slender Thread
Poitier and Bancroft contribute to the suspense through their poignant performances.
The performances of the principals and the film's naturalistic dialogue are more memorable than the story itself.
Latest News for The Slender Thread
May 26, 2008:
Sydney Pollack dies aged 73
Academy Award-winning director, producer and actor, Sydney Pollack, dies aged 73. More...
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