The Slender Thread
The Slender Thread
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The Slender Thread (1965)

Passed (US) | USA | English | 98 min
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
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Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when he's at the clinic alone, he takes a call from a woman who tells him that she needs to talk to someone. She informs Alan that 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 he save her in time?

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Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White

Nominated

Best Screenplay

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Release Date

USA
(Los Angeles, California) (premiere)
1965-12-08
USA
(Los Angeles, California)
1965-12-15
USA
No data
1965-12-16
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Slender Thread
(Original title)
Con la vida en un hilo
Argentina
Doodsstrijd aan de Telefoon
Belgium (Flemish title)
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
None
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate