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