How long is The Slender Thread?

The Slender Thread is 1 hr 38 min long.

Who is Alan Newell in The Slender Thread?

Sidney Poitier plays Alan Newell in the film.

What is The Slender Thread about?

As a volunteer at a crisis center, Alan Newell (Sidney Poitier) is working the late shift when he hears from a desperate woman named Inga Dyson (Anne Bancroft) who has attempted to overdose on sleeping pills. As Alan tries to keep Inga on the line, Detective Judd Ridley (Edward Asner) and Dr. Joe Coburn (Telly Savalas), a psychiatrist, both become involved in the increasingly tense situation. While they try to determine Inge's location in order to save her, time is quickly running out.

The Slender Thread

Name: The Slender Thread
Genre: Drama
Duration: 98
Rating: 75

NR 1 hr 38 min

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How long is The Slender Thread?: The Slender Thread is 1 hr 38 min long.

Who directed The Slender Thread?: Sydney Pollack

Who is Alan Newell in The Slender Thread?: Sidney Poitier plays Alan Newell in the film.

What is The Slender Thread about?: As a volunteer at a crisis center, Alan Newell (Sidney Poitier) is working the late shift when he hears from a desperate woman named Inga Dyson (Anne Bancroft) who has attempted to overdose on sleeping pills. As Alan tries to keep Inga on the line, Detective Judd Ridley (Edward Asner) and Dr. Joe Coburn (Telly Savalas), a psychiatrist, both become involved in the increasingly tense situation. While they try to determine Inge's location in order to save her, time is quickly running out.