The Longest Night

The Longest Night tells the gripping story of a wealthy family's daughter who is kidnapped and buried alive in a custom-built coffin. As the family and police race against time to find her, the situation escalates with the battery powering her ventilation running low and a ransom drop going awry.

Originally broadcast as part of ABC's Movie of the Week series, this film features a strong cast, including David Janssen and James Farentino. The film's premise, based on the real-life kidnapping of Barbara Mackle in 1968, adds a layer of realism to the drama. With its themes of desperation and survival, the film captures a significant moment in television storytelling from the early 1970s.