The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread

7.1

1965-12-15

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?

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The Slender Thread

Storyline

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?

Released

1965-12-15

Runtime

98

Director

Sydney Pollack

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

Paramount Pictures

Stephen Alexander Productions

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