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