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The Slender Thread (1965): movie guide
The Slender Thread (1965) is a Drama running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 53 votes. Notable cast includes Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1965-12-15
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1965-12-15
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What is The Slender Thread about?
Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. During a lonely night shift, a woman calls up and tells Alan that she needs to talk to someone. She informs him she's taken an overdose of pills; he tries desperately to get help to her, while keeping her on the line. As crucial minutes tick by, Alan learns more about the woman, her family life, and why she wants to die.
Cast highlights
The Slender Thread features Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill, Ed Asner, Indus Arthur. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1965-12-15. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (53 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Slender Thread?
- The Slender Thread is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Slender Thread?
- The Slender Thread runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in The Slender Thread?
- Cast highlights include Sidney Poitier, Anne Bancroft, Telly Savalas, Steven Hill, Ed Asner, Indus Arthur.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Slender Thread?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Slender Thread?
- Open the The Slender Thread page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
