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