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