Alan Newell (played by Sidney Poitier) is a protagonist in The Slender Thread.
Psychology student and volunteer telephone attendant at the Crisis Clinic. Takes a life-threatening call from a suicidal woman, initiates call tracing, and coordinates with clinic staff and police to save her. Dr. Joe Coburn (played by Telly Savalas) appears in The Slender Thread.
Experienced psychiatrist and director of the Crisis Clinic. Steps in to supervise and guide Alan during the life-threatening emergency call, ensuring proper psychological and medical protocols are followed. Marian (played by Indus Arthur) appears in The Slender Thread.
Secretary at the Crisis Clinic who provides logistical support and returns to assist Alan during the critical phone call. Medical Technician (played by Jason Wingreen) appears in The Slender Thread.
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Characters
Alan Newell
(played by Sidney Poitier) — protagonist
Psychology student and volunteer telephone attendant at the Crisis Clinic. Takes a life-threatening call from a suicidal woman, initiates call tracing, and coordinates with clinic staff and police to...
Dr. Joe Coburn
(played by Telly Savalas) — supporting
Experienced psychiatrist and director of the Crisis Clinic. Steps in to supervise and guide Alan during the life-threatening emergency call, ensuring proper psychological and medical protocols are fol...
Marian
(played by Indus Arthur) — supporting
Secretary at the Crisis Clinic who provides logistical support and returns to assist Alan during the critical phone call.
Medical Technician
(played by Jason Wingreen) — minor
Key Relationships
Marian → Medical Technician
(Professional Colleagues)
Dr. Joe Coburn → Medical Technician
(Professional Medical Team)
Dr. Joe Coburn → Marian
(Professional Colleagues)
Alan Newell → Medical Technician
(Professional Medical Support)
Alan Newell → Marian
(Professional Colleagues)
Alan Newell → Dr. Joe Coburn
(Professional Mentor)
Story Analysis
A volunteer crisis counselor races against time to save a suicidal caller while uncovering the emotional roots of her despair.
