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