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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes6
DirectorJack Smight
WritersMerwin Gerard
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Longest Night
About The Longest Night
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.
Directed by Jack Smight, The Longest Night leans on a strong ensemble — David Janssen, James Farentino, Phyllis Thaxter — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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