The Longest Night
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.
Released September 12, 1972
Overview
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

David Janssen
as
Alan Chambers

James Farentino
as
John Danbury

Phyllis Thaxter
as
Norma Chambers

Skye Aubrey
as
Ellen Gunther

Mike Farrell
as
Wills
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Sallie Shockley
as
Karen Chambers

Joel Fabiani
as
Barris

Richard Anderson
as
Harvey Eaton

Charles McGraw
as
Father Chase

John Kerr
as
Agent Jones

Robert Cornthwaite
as
Frank Cavanaugh

Ross Elliott
as
Dr. Steven Clay


