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.[2]

The Longest Night
GenreDrama
Written byMerwin Gerard
Directed byJack Smight
Theme music composerHal Mooney
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerWilliam Frye
Production locationsThousand Oaks, California
CinematographySam Leavitt
EditorRobert F. Shugrue
Running time74 minutes
Production companyUniversal Television
DistributorABC
NBCUniversal Television Distribution (syndication)
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseSeptember 12, 1972 (1972-09-12)

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

Production

Filming started June 1972 at Universal studios.[3]

Legacy

The episode inspired a story Quentin Tarantino used for an episode of CSI that he directed, a two-hour season finale in which the Las Vegas crime team had to rescue a colleague who has been buried alive.[4]

References
  1. Marill, Alvin H. Movies made for Television. 1980. Arlington House
  2. Schuyler Women Team in TV Film Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 21 June 1972: f1.
  3. Cornering the Secret-Bedroom Market Haber, Joyce. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]25 May 1972: h22.
  4. Tarantino is a 'CSI' kind of guy ; Director has fun with finale: [FINAL Edition] Keveney, Bill. USA TODAY; 19 May 2005: D.6.


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