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