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