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