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