The Longest Night

Jack Smight
1972-09-12

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.
6.2
74 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
David Janssen Alan Chambers Unowned
James Farentino John Danbury Unowned
Phyllis Thaxter Norma Chambers Unowned
Skye Aubrey Ellen Gunther Unowned
Mike Farrell Wills Unowned
Sallie Shockley Karen Chambers Unowned
Joel Fabiani Barris Unowned
Richard Anderson Harvey Eaton Unowned
Charles McGraw Father Chase Unowned
John Kerr Agent Jones Unowned
Robert Cornthwaite Frank Cavanaugh Unowned
Ross Elliott Dr. Steven Clay Unowned