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