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