The Longest Night
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.
7.3
6 votes
1972
1h 14m
Drama
TV Movie
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.
Directed by Jack Smight
Top cast
David Janssen
Alan Chambers
James Farentino
John Danbury
Phyllis Thaxter
Norma Chambers
Skye Aubrey
Ellen Gunther
Mike Farrell
WillsS
Sallie Shockley
Karen Chambers
Joel Fabiani
Barris
Richard Anderson
Harvey Eaton
Charles McGraw
Father Chase
John Kerr
Agent Jones
Robert Cornthwaite
Frank Cavanaugh
Ross Elliott
Dr. Steven Clay
Jason Bernard
FBI Agent (uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 12, 1972
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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