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