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