The Slender Thread
Seen it?1965 | 98 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. During a lonely night shift, a woman calls up and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs him she's taken an overdose of pills; he tries desperately to get help to her, while keeping her on the line. As crucial minutes tick by, Alan learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sydney Pollack
- Sidney PoitierAlan Newell
- Anne BancroftInga Dyson
- Telly SavalasDr. Joe Coburn
- Steven HillMark Dyson
- Ed AsnerDet. Judd Ridley
- Indus ArthurMarian
- Paul NewlanSgt. Harry Ward
- Dabney ColemanCharlie
- H.M. WynantDoctor Morris
- Robert F. HoyPatrolman Steve Peters