The Longest Night

The Longest Night

1972
1h 14m
7.3

7.3/10

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"The true and terrifying story of The Longest Night. She was kidnapped and buried alive for four agonizing days. The headlines reported it. Now you'll be chilled by it."

Overview

The daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped and imprisoned underground in a custom-built, ventilated coffin while her family and the police search for her. But the battery that powers the ventilation is running out of juice and the ransom drop has been botched. This movie was originally shown as an ABC Movie of the Week on September 12, 1972. The story is based on the 1968 kidnapping of Barbara Mackle by Gary Krist.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Television
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 12, 1972
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0068875

Cast

David Janssen
David Janssen

Alan Chambers

James Farentino
James Farentino

John Danbury

Phyllis Thaxter
Phyllis Thaxter

Norma Chambers

Skye Aubrey
Skye Aubrey

Ellen Gunther

Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell

Wills

Sallie Shockley
Sallie Shockley

Karen Chambers

Joel Fabiani
Joel Fabiani

Barris

Richard Anderson
Richard Anderson

Harvey Eaton

Charles McGraw
Charles McGraw

Father Chase

John Kerr
John Kerr

Agent Jones

Robert Cornthwaite
Robert Cornthwaite

Frank Cavanaugh

Ross Elliott
Ross Elliott

Dr. Steven Clay

Key Crew

Jack Smight
Director
Merwin Gerard
Writer
William Frye
Producer