

The Longest Night (1972)
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.
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

David Janssen
Alan Chambers

James Farentino
John Danbury

Phyllis Thaxter
Norma Chambers

Skye Aubrey
Ellen Gunther

Mike Farrell
Wills

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
Director & Crew
Jack Smight
Director
Official Trailer

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Where can I watch The Longest Night online?
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What is the IMDb rating of The Longest Night?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 6 votes.
Who directed The Longest Night?
The Longest Night was directed by Jack Smight and released in 1972.
How long is The Longest Night?
The Longest Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1972-09-12
- Status
- Released





