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