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