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