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The Longest Night

1972 1h 14m Drama List
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In this made-for-TV movie based on a true story, Karen Chambers (Sallie Shockley) is taken from her parents' home by kidnapper John Danbury (James Farentino) and placed in an underground coffin with only an air tube, a fan and a small supply of water to keep her alive. Her wealthy parents, Alan (David Janssen) and Norma (Phyllis Thaxter), are asked to pay the ransom as police frantically try to locate her while Karen does her best to survive under harrowing circumstances. Read More Read Less
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Synopsis In this made-for-TV movie based on a true story, Karen Chambers (Sallie Shockley) is taken from her parents' home by kidnapper John Danbury (James Farentino) and placed in an underground coffin with only an air tube, a fan and a small supply of water to keep her alive. Her wealthy parents, Alan (David Janssen) and Norma (Phyllis Thaxter), are asked to pay the ransom as police frantically try to locate her while Karen does her best to survive under harrowing circumstances.
Director
Jack Smight
Producer
William Frye
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 14m