The Longest Night

1972

NR

1h 14m

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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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Writers

Merwin Gerard(writer by)
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David Janssen
Alan Chambers
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James Farentino
John Danbury
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Phyllis Thaxter
Norma Chambers
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Skye Aubrey
Ellen Gunther
Sallie Shockley
Karen Chambers
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Richard Anderson
Harvey Eaton
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Charles McGraw
Father Chase
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John Kerr
Agent Jones
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Robert Cornthwaite
Frank Cavanaugh
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Ross Elliott
Dr. Steven Clay

Directors

Writers

Merwin Gerard(writer by)

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Release date

September 12, 1972 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Universal Television

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