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