The Longest Night (1972 film)
The Longest Night is a 1972 American made-for-television drama film written by Merwin Gerard and directed by Jack Smight.[1] This movie was originally shown as an ABC Movie of the Week on September 12, 1972. It is based on the 1968 Barbara Mackle kidnapping by Gary Steven Krist.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Merwin Gerard |
| Directed by | Jack Smight |
| Theme music composer | Hal Mooney |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | William Frye |
| Production location(s) | Thousand Oaks, California |
| Cinematography | Sam Leavitt |
| Editor(s) | Robert F. Shugrue |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Universal Television |
| Distributor | ABC NBCUniversal Television Distribution (syndication) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 12, 1972 |
Plot
The plot concerns the kidnapping of Karen Chambers, daughter of wealthy Alan Chambers. The kidnapper holds her underground in a homemade coffin. He leaves her there, with a fan for air and a gallon of water, until he receives the ransom money. Her family frantically searches for her.
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
- 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
- Tom Hallick as Officer Clark
- Antony Carbone as Officer Jackson
- Joe Conley as Salesman
References
- Marill, Alvin H. Movies made for Television. 1980. Arlington House
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