
The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Release: 1962-09-25·Runtime: 178m·★ 7.6
WarActionDrama
The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of the Reich's Atlantic Wall, notes to his officers that when the Allied invasion comes they must be stopped on the beach. "For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day"
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions
20th Century Fox
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Dietmar Schönherras Luftwaffe Major (uncredited)
Michel Duchaussoyas Minor Role (uncredited)
Curd Jürgensas Maj. Gen. Gunther Blumentritt
John Crawfordas Col. Caffey (uncredited)
Robert Freitagas Meyer's Aide (uncredited)
Rainer Penkertas Lt. Fritz Theen (uncredited)
John Phillipsas Roosevelt's Aide (uncredited)
Donald Houstonas RAF Pilot
Georges Wilsonas Alexandre Renaud
Bernard Foxas Pvt. Hutchinson (uncredited)
Ruth Hausmeisteras Frau Maria Rommel (uncredited)
Victor Maddernas Camp Cook (uncredited)
Gert Fröbeas Sgt. Kaffekanne
Leo Gennas Brig. Gen. Edwin P. Parker Jr.
Michael Medwinas Pvt. Watney
Wolfgang Preissas Maj. Gen. Max Pemsel
Jack Hedleyas RAF Briefing Officer (uncredited)
Harry Fowleras British Paratrooper (uncredited)
Richard Beymeras Pvt. Dutch Schultz
Alexander Knoxas Maj. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith
Georges Rivièreas Sgt. Guy de Montlaur
Mark Damonas Pvt. Harris (uncredited)
Harold Goodwinas British Soldier (uncredited)
Siân Phillipsas WRNS Officer (uncredited)
Lucien Camiretas Bit Part (uncredited)
Henry Fondaas Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Jean Championas French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
John Robinsonas Adm. Sir Bertram Ramsay (uncredited)
Richard Wattisas British Paratrooper
Richard Burtonas Flight Officer David Campbell
Robert Wagneras U.S. Army Ranger
Michael Hinzas Manfred Rommel (uncredited)
Trevor Reidas Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery (uncredited)
Til Kiweas Capt. Helmuth Lang (uncredited)
Alice Tissotas Housekeeper (uncredited)
Dominique Zardias French Spitfire Pilot (uncredited)
Hans Söhnkeras German Officer (uncredited)
Ray Dantonas Capt. Frank
Rod Steigeras Destroyer Commander
Joe Warfieldas US Army Medic (uncredited)
Paul Hartmannas Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt
Clément Hararias Minor Role (uncredited)
Paul Edwin Rothas Col. Schiller (uncredited)
Vicco von Bülowas Pemsel's Adjutant (uncredited)
Wolfgang Büttneras Maj. Gen. Dr. Hans Speidel
Geoffrey Bayldonas Officer at Eisenhower Briefing (uncredited)
Patrick Jordanas Lt. Richard Todd (uncredited)
Bourvilas Mayor of Colleville
Hartmut Reckas Sgt. Bernhard Bergsdorf (uncredited)
Colin Drakeas Zanuck (uncredited)
Robert Ryanas Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Pauline Cartonas Maid
Roddy McDowallas Pvt. Morris
Frank Finlayas Pvt. Coke (uncredited)
Kurt Meiselas Capt. Ernst During (uncredited)
Ernst Schröderas Gen. Hans von Salmuth (uncredited)
Robert Mitchumas Brig. Gen. Norman Cota
Jeffrey Hunteras Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Lyndon Brookas Lt. Walsh (uncredited)
Arlettyas Madame Barrault
Fernand Ledouxas Louis
Ron Randellas Joe Williams
Wolfgang Lukschyas Col. Gen. Alfred Jodl (uncredited)
Maurice Polias Jean (uncredited)
Heinz Spitzneras Lt. Col. Helmuth Meyer (uncredited)
Madeleine Renaudas Mother Superior
Richard Toddas Maj. John Howard
Harry Landisas British Soldier (uncredited)
Michel Tureauas French Commando (uncredited)
Richard Münchas Gen. Erich Marcks
Norman Rossingtonas Pvt. Clough
Gil Delamareas French Commando (uncredited)
Yves Barsacqas Man at Resistance HQ (uncredited)
Peter Lawfordas Lord Lovat
Jean-Louis Barraultas Father Louis Roulland
Jean Servaisas RAdm. Janjard
Tom Tryonas Lt. Wilson
John Wayneas Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
Eugene Deckersas German Soldier (uncredited)
Yvan Chiffreas Paratrooper (uncredited)
Edward Meeksas US Army Soldier Talking to Gen. Cota (uncredited)
Red Buttonsas Pvt. John Steele
Sal Mineoas Pvt. Martini
Edmond O'Brienas Gen. Raymond D. Barton
Bernard Fressonas French Commando (uncredited)
Steve Forrestas Capt. Harding
John Gregsonas British Padre
Werner Hinzas Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Rudy Lenoiras German Soldier (uncredited)
Heinz Reinckeas Col. Josef 'Pips' Priller (uncredited)
Mickey Knoxas US Airman with Bandaged Eye (uncredited)
Leslie Phillipsas RAF Officer Mac
Peter Helmas Young GI
Hans Christian Blechas Maj. Werner Pluskat
Kenneth Moreas Capt. Colin Maud
Peter van Eyckas Lt. Col. Ocker
Stuart Whitmanas Lt. Sheen
Armin Dahlenas Blumentritt's Adjutant (uncredited)
Richard Dawsonas British Soldier (uncredited)
John Meillonas RAdm. Alan G. Kirk (uncredited)
Tony Mordenteas Cook (uncredited)
Eddie Albertas Col. Thompson
Tommy Sandsas U.S. Army Ranger
Patrick Barras Group Capt. J.N. Stagg (uncredited)
Bill Nagyas Major in Ste. Mère-Eglise (uncredited)
Gary Collinsas Officer on Bridge Behind Destroyer Commander (uncredited)
Sean Conneryas Pvt. Flanagan
Fabianas U.S. Army Ranger
Walter Gotellas German Soldier (uncredited)
Howard Marion-Crawfordas Glider Doctor (uncredited)
Lionel Vitrantas First Landed Paratrooper in Garden (uncredited)
Karl Johnas Gen. Wolfgang Häger
Christian Marquandas Cmdr. Philippe Kieffer - Commando Leader
Dewey Martinas Sgt. Wilder
Neil McCallumas Canadian Doctor (uncredited)
Guy Marchandas Parachutist (uncredited)
Al Mulockas Bit Part (uncredited)
Marcel Rouzéas Minor Role (uncredited)
Paul Ankaas U.S. Army Ranger
Mel Ferreras Maj. Gen. Robert Haines
Irina Demickas Janine Boitard
George Segalas U.S. Army RangerCrew
" />Bernhard WickiDirector
" />Vincent RossellStill Photographer
" />Ian YuleStunts
" />Maurice JarreOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Erich Maria RemarqueScript Consultant
" />Tom PevsnerAssistant Director
" />Yvan ChiffreStunts
" />Nosher PowellStunts
" />Andrew MartonDirector
" />Romain GaryScript Supervisor, Writer, Script Consultant
" />James JonesWriter, Script Consultant
" />Jean HermanAssistant Director
" />Gerd OswaldSecond Unit Director, Co-Director
" />Louis WipfProduction Manager
" />John SullivanStunts
" />Lionel VitrantStunts
" />Paul AnkaAdditional Music
" />Gil DelamareStunts
" />Mickey KnoxDialogue Coach
" />Ken AnnakinDirector