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The Longest Night is a 1972 American made-for-television drama film written by Merwin Gerard and directed by Jack Smight. 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.
Original Release
09/12/1972
US Release
09/12/1972
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Robert Cornthwaite | Frank Cavanaugh |
| Ross Elliott | Dr. Steven Clay |
| Tom Hallick | Officer Clark |
| Antony Carbone | Officer Jackson |
| Joe Conley | Salesman |
| Tom Middleton | Policeman #1 |
| Mitch Carter | Policeman #2 |
| Sharon Gless | Switchboard Operator |
| Jason Bernard | FBI Agent |
| Sean Hunter | Night Clerk |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Frye | Producer |
