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