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The Slender Thread (1965) College volunteer Alan is working alone at the crisis center one evening when he receives a

The Slender Thread (1965)

College volunteer Alan is working alone at the crisis center one evening when he receives a telephone call from suicidal caller Inga Dyson.

Cast:
Alan Newell: Sidney Poitier
Inga Dyson: Anne Bancroft
Dr. Joe Coburn: Telly Savalas
Mark Dyson: Steven Hill
Det. Judd Ridley: Edward Asner
Marian: Indus Arthur
Sgt. Harry Ward: Paul Newlan
Charlie: Dabney Coleman
Doctor Morris: H.M. Wynant
Patrolman Steve Peters: Bob Hoy
Chris Dyson: Greg Jarvis
Medical Technician: Jason Wingreen
Mrs. Thomas: Marjorie Nelson
Arthur Foss: Steven Marlo
Liquor Salesman: Thomas Hill
Al McCardle: Lane Bradford
Edna: Janet Dudley
Dr. Alden Van: John Napier
Police Cadet Pellegrini: Stephen Pellegrini
Police Cadet: Jerome R. Brand
Jinny: Kay Doubleday
Registration Nurse: Jo Helton
Pete: Richard Doorish
Telephone Operator: Charlotte Stewart
Telephone Supervisor: Fay Baker
Pool Player: George Savalas
Pastor: O.L. Haavik
Child at Beach: Pam Bagby
Police Station Dispatcher: William R. Rhodes
Motel Manager: Charles C. Andrews
Zipper Girl: Melody Greer
Discotheque Band: Sons of Adam
1st TV Newsman: Walter Maslow
2nd TV Newsman: Allen Emerson
Nightwatchman: David Harris
Office Boy: Phillip Browne
Janitor: Archie Smith
Fire Station Dispatcher: Joseph R. Denini
Woman in Elevator: Susan Bartel
Patrolman Bert Enyard: John Benson
Minor Role: Regina Carrol
Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse: Karen Norris

Written by: Shana Alexander, Stirling Silliphant, David Rayfiel

Director: Sydney Pollack

Release date: 16 Dec 1965
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