FILMTSThe Slender Thread1965
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The Slender Thread
Drama film with a runtime of 98 minutes, released in 1965. Presented in English.
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When psychology student Alan Newell (Sidney Poitier) takes a call at the crises center he volunteers at, he discovers that the woman on the other end, Inga Dyson (Anne Bancroft), has taken a lethal dose of sleeping pills in an attempt to escape the misery that her life has become. As Alan struggles to keep Inga on the phone long enough for help to reach her, she relates to him the incidents that drove her to her suicide attempt.
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How long is The Slender Thread?
The Slender Thread runs for 1h 38m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama.
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