The Slender Thread
College volunteer Alan Newell is working alone at the crisis center one evening when he receives a telephone call from suicidal caller Inga Dyson, who has swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills. Can Alan save her?
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Available to rent or buy
United States
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Not Available | ❌ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ❌ |
| Australia | Not Available | ❌ |
| Canada | Not Available | ❌ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ❌ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:00:38 AM, 07/11/2025 PST
More Information on The Slender Thread
College volunteer Alan Newell is working alone at the crisis center one evening when he receives a telephone call from suicidal caller Inga Dyson, who has swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills. Can Alan save her? The Slender Thread featuring Sidney Poitier and Anne Bancroft is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's a drama movie.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Alan Newell
Sidney Poitier
Inga Dyson
Anne Bancroft
Dr. Joe Coburn
Telly Savalas
Mark Dyson
Steven Hill
Det. Judd Ridley
Edward Asner
Charlie
Dabney Coleman
Doctor Morris
H.M. Wynant
Telephone Operator
Charlotte Stewart
Medical Technician
Jason Wingreen
Child at Beach
Erin Almond
Marian
Indus Arthur
Mrs. Thomas
Marjorie Nelson
Nightwatchman
David Harris
Telephone Supervisor
Viola Harris
Telephone Supervisor (uncredited)
Fay Baker
(uncredited)
Regina Carrol
Patrolman Steve Peters
Robert F. Hoy
Producer
Stephen Alexander
Writer
Shana Alexander
Writer
Stirling Silliphant
Composer
Quincy Jones
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