Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1972 · 1h 14m

The Longest Night

The Longest Night poster
Director
Jack Smight
Cast
David Janssen as Alan Chambers James Farentino as John Danbury Phyllis Thaxter as Norma Chambers Skye Aubrey as Ellen Gunther Mike Farrell as Wills Sallie Shockley as Karen Chambers
Crew
Sam Leavitt — Director of Photography Robert F. Shugrue — Editor Hal Mooney — Original Music Composer Merwin Gerard — Writer William Frye — Producer Grady Hunt — Costume Design
Tagline

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.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Longest Night — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
kidnappingburied alive
Key Collaborators
Jack Smight Director Sam Leavitt Director of Photography Robert F. Shugrue Editor Hal Mooney Original Music Composer Merwin Gerard Writer William Frye Producer Grady Hunt Costume Design
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