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