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