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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 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.
Original Release
05/08/1979
US Release
05/08/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Lonny Chapman | Charles Minton |
| Jacquelyn Hyde | Mrs. Durant |
| Brendon Boone | Marty |
| Steven Marlo | Turk |
| Elizabeth Rogers | Maggie Porter |
| Paul Fix | Rogers |
| Deanna Lund | Mrs. Martin |
| Randy Gray | Alan Durant-age 10 / Alan Durant (age 10) |
| James W. Gavin | Les Fielding |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Irwin Allen | Producer |
