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