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.”
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.
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The Longest Night (1972 ABC Movie of the Week) David Janssen
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-01
Top Cast
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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
Jason Bernard
FBI Agent (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Merwin Gerard
- Original Score
- Hal Mooney
- Original Title
- The Longest Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Merwin Gerard
Hal Mooney
Sam Leavitt
Robert F. Shugrue
William Frye
Department Leadership Roster
Merwin Gerard
Writer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Jack Smight
Director
William Frye
Producer
Hal Mooney
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Longest Night
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What is The Longest Night about?
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.
Who directed The Longest Night?
The Longest Night was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in The Longest Night?
The principal cast of The Longest Night includes David Janssen, James Farentino, Phyllis Thaxter, Skye Aubrey, Mike Farrell.
When was The Longest Night released and how long is it?
The Longest Night was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Longest Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Longest Night was composed by Hal Mooney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Longest Night?
The Longest Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).