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