Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: December 15, 1965
Runtime: 98 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.1/10 (53 votes)
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Cast
Sidney Poitier
Alan Newell
Anne Bancroft
Inga Dyson
Telly Savalas
Dr. Joe Coburn
Steven Hill
Mark Dyson
Ed 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
Jason Wingreen
Medical Technician
Steven Marlo
Arthur Foss
Thomas Hill
Liquor Salesman
Lane Bradford
Al McCardle
Jo Helton
Registration Nurse
Charlotte Stewart
Telephone Operator
Viola Harris
Telephone Supervisor
George Savalas
Pool Player
Erin Almond
Child at Beach
Fay Baker
Telephone Supervisor (uncredited)
John Benson
Patrolman Bert Enyard (uncredited)
Regina Carrol
minor role (uncredited)
Karen Norris
Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse (uncredited)