Movie

Hanging by a Thread

★ 6.6(5)19793h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Georg Fenady
Release date: 1979-05-08
Runtime: 3h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Irwin Allen Productions

About Hanging by a Thread

Hanging by a Thread is a 1979 movie in the Action, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Georg Fenady, starring Sam Groom, Patty Duke and Joyce Bulifant. It has a runtime of 3 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hanging by a Thread in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sam Groom

Paul Craig

Patty Duke

Sue Grainger

Joyce Bulifant

Anita Minton

Oliver Clark

Eddie Minton

Bert Convy

Alan Durant

Burr DeBenning

Jim Grainger

Peter Donat

Mr. Durant

Donna Mills

Ellen Craig

Cameron Mitchell

Lawton

Roger Perry

Mitchell

Michael Sharrett

Tommy Craig

Ted Gehring

Jim Croft

Themes & keywords

told in flashbackdisaster moviecable carirwin allenaerial tramway

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hanging by a Thread in Italy?+

Hanging by a Thread is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hanging by a Thread on Netflix?+

Hanging by a Thread is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Hanging by a Thread?+

Hanging by a Thread has a runtime of 3 hours 16 minutes (196 minutes).

Who stars in Hanging by a Thread?+

Hanging by a Thread stars Sam Groom, Patty Duke, Joyce Bulifant, Oliver Clark and Bert Convy.

When did Hanging by a Thread come out?+

Hanging by a Thread is a 1979 movie directed by Georg Fenady.

What genre is Hanging by a Thread?+

Hanging by a Thread is Action, Thriller, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Hanging by a Thread?+

Hanging by a Thread was directed by Georg Fenady.