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The Longest Night (1972)

The Longest Night

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1h 14m

Documentary, Drama

September 12th, 1972

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The Longest Night is a 1972 made-for-TV movie written by Merwin Gerard and directed by Jack Smight. 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 until he receives the ransom money. Her family frantically searches for her. This movie was originally shown as an ABC Movie of the Week on September 12, 1972. This is based on the true 1968 kidnapping of Barbara Mackle by Gary Krist.

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Cast

David Janssen
Alan Chambers
James Farentino
John Danbury
Phyllis Thaxter
Norma Chambers
Skye Aubrey
Ellen Gunther
Mike Farrell
Wills
Sallie Shockley
Karen Chambers
Joel Fabiani
Barris
Richard Anderson
Harvey Eaton
Charles McGraw
Father Chase
John Kerr
Agent Jones
Full cast & crew

Directors

Jack Smight
Full cast & crew

Producers

William Frye
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Merwin Gerard
Full cast & crew

Taglines

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.
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.

Keywords

based on true story
kidnapping
extortion
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 14th, 1974 (Germany)
November 24th, 1975 (Japan)
August 11th, 1973 (Sweden)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

The Longest Night (original title)
Loputon yö (Finland) (video box title)
Die schrecklich lange Nacht (Germany)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Thousand Oaks, California, USA
Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA (studio)

Running Times

74 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Universal Television

Distribution Companies

MCA/Universal Pictures
NHK Sôgô (Japan)
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (United States of America) (original airing)

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