Summary
The Slender Thread is an American film first released in 1965,
directed by Sydney Pollack.
The film stars Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill and Edward Asner.
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Credits
- Director: Sydney Pollack
- Script: Shana Alexander, David Rayfiel, Stirling Silliphant
- Photo: Loyal Griggs
- Music: Quincy Jones
- Cast: Sidney Poitier (Alan Newell), Anne Bancroft (Inga Dyson), Telly Savalas (Dr. Joe Coburn), Steven Hill (Mark Dyson), Edward Asner (Det. Judd Ridley), Indus Arthur (Marian), Paul Newlan (Sgt. Harry Ward), Dabney Coleman (Charlie), H.M. Wynant (Doctor Morris), Robert F. Hoy (Patrolman Steve Peters), Greg Jarvis (Christopher ’Chris’ Dyson), Jason Wingreen (Medical technician), Marjorie Nelson (Mrs. Thomas), Steven Marlo (Arthur Foss), Thomas Hill (Liquor salesman), Lane Bradford (Al McCardle), Janet Dudley (Edna), John Napier (Dr. Alden Van), Stephen Pellegrini (Police Cadet Pellegrini), Jerome R. Brand (Police cadet), Kay Doubleday (Jinny), Jo Helton (Registration nurse), Richard Doorish (Pete), Charlotte Stewart (Telephone operator), Viola Harris (Telephone supervisor), George Savalas (Tommy, Pool player), Dr. O.L. Haavik (Pastor), Nicholas Prebezac (One of four children at beach), Drew Eskenazi (One of four children at beach), Erin Almond (One of four children at beach), Pam Bagby (One of four children at beach), William R. Rhodes (Police dispatcher), Charles C. Andrews (Motel manager), Melody Greer (Zipper girl), Walter Mazlow (TV newsman #1), Allen Emerson (TV newsman #2), Lou Clark (Night watchman), David Harris (Night watchman), Phillip Browne (Office boy), Archie Smith (Janitor), Joseph R. Denini (Fire station disptcher), Susan Bartel (Woman in elevator), John Benson (Patrolman Bert Enyard), Regina Carrol, Karen Norris (Mrs. Hillman, Inga’s Nurse)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 98 min; B&W
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