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