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