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