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