Hanging by a Thread (1979 film)
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| Hanging by a Thread | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Warner Bros. Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | May 8, 1979 |
Hanging by a Thread is a 1979 television
disaster movie starring Sam Groom about friends stranded in a disabled cable-car above a ravine. The occupants of the cable car reflect on the past as the film flashes back and forth to show each of the character's lives. It was written by Adrian Spies, directed by Georg Fenady and produced by Irwin Allen. The film co-starred Patty Duke, Donna Mills, Oliver Clark and Cameron Mitchell
.
Cast
- Sam Groom as Paul Craig
- Patty Duke as Sue Grainger
- Joyce Bulifant as Anita Minton
- Oliver Clark as Eddie Minton
- Bert Convy as Alan Durant
- Burr DeBenning as Jim Grainger
- Peter Donat as Mr. Durant
- Donna Mills as Ellen Craig
- Cameron Mitchell as Lawton
- Roger Perry as Mitchell
- Lonny Chapman as Charles Minton
Reception
The New York Times called it "modest, predictable and not very thrilling."[1]
It was repeated in 1981.[2]
References
External links
- Hanging by a Thread at IMDb
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