The Slender Thread (1965) The Slender Thread

The Slender Thread ★★★ 1965 Based on a true story, Poitier plays a college student who volunteers at a crisis center and must keep would-be suicide Bancroft on the phone until the police can find her. Filmed on location in Seattle. First film for director Pollack. 98m/C VHS. Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill; Director: Sydney Pollack; Writer: Stirling Silliphant; Writer: Loyal Griggs; Cameo: Quincy Jones.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1965
Length (in minutes) 98
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Anne Bancroft
Actor Telly Savalas
Actor Sidney Poitier
Actor Steven Hill
Cameo Quincy Jones
Cinematographer Loyal Griggs
Director Sydney Pollack
Writer Stirling Silliphant