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