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The Longest Night (1972)

Movie"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."
Audience Score
62
The Longest Night
NR 1 hr 14 minSep 12th, 1972Drama, TV Movie
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.
StarringDavid JanssenJames FarentinoPhyllis Thaxter
DirectorJack Smight
WriterMerwin Gerard

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 12th, 1972
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Television
Movie Tags:
kidnappingburied alive