Hanging by a Thread (1979)

Name: Hanging by a Thread
Director: Georg Fenady
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1979-05-08
Duration: 3 h 16 min
Cast: Sam Groom, Patty Duke, Joyce Bulifant, Oliver Clark

Action Thriller Drama TV Movie

Director: Georg Fenady

Cast: Sam Groom, Patty Duke, Joyce Bulifant, Oliver Clark

Runtime196 min

RatingNR

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A group of old friends on an outing re-live various traumas and tragedies via flashback whilst trapped high above a ravine in a disabled cable-car.

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Fans of suspenseful dramas and thrillers will enjoy Hanging by a Thread, the 1979 TV movie directed by Georg Fenady. The film features a compelling story of old friends trapped in a disabled cable car, as they relive past traumas and tragedies through gripping flashbacks, showcasing the strong performances of stars like Sam Groom and Patty Duke.

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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 film premiered on NBC on May 8, 1979. 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.