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