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