The Longest Night
1972, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
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 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Longest Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1972.
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Cast & crew
- Jack SmightDirector
- David JanssenAlan Chambers
- James FarentinoJohn Danbury
- Phyllis ThaxterNorma Chambers
- Skye AubreyEllen Gunther
- Mike FarrellWills
- Sallie ShockleyKaren Chambers
- Joel FabianiBarris
- Richard AndersonHarvey Eaton
- Charles McGrawFather Chase
- John KerrAgent Jones
- Robert CornthwaiteFrank Cavanaugh
- Ross ElliottDr. Steven Clay
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Merwin Gerard
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The Longest Night: quick answers
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How long is The Longest Night?
The Longest Night runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Longest Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Longest Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Longest Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Longest Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Longest Night on?
The Longest Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Longest Night?
If you liked The Longest Night, try Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery, Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder.
Who directed The Longest Night?
The Longest Night (1972) was directed by Jack Smight and stars David Janssen, James Farentino, Phyllis Thaxter.