The Slender Thread (1965)

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)... 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

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