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The Longest Day

The Longest Day

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"

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Longest Day
  • Genres: War, Action, Drama
  • Release Date: 1962-09-25
  • Runtime: 178 minutes
  • Rating: 7.603/10 (988 votes)
  • Budget: $10,000,000
  • Revenue: $50,100,000
  • Production Companies: Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.777
  • Languages: German, French, English

Cast & Crew

John Wayne

John Wayne

as Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

as Brig. Gen. Norman Cota

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

as Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

as Flying Officer David Campbell

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

as Pvt. Flanagan

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

as RAF Officer Mac

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

as Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin

Paul Anka

Paul Anka

as U.S. Army Ranger

Wolfgang Büttner

Wolfgang Büttner

as Maj. Gen. Dr. Hans Speidel

Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

as Maj. Gen. Robert Haines

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Trailers & Clips

John Landis on THE LONGEST DAY

The Longest Day trailer

External Links

Keywords

steel helmetresistancealliesworld war iinormandy, francebased on true storyd-dayhistorical fictionblack and whitesoldierdramaticcommanding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Longest Day?

The Longest Day is a War, Action, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1962-09-25.

Who are the main actors in The Longest Day?

The main cast includes John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, .

Where can I watch The Longest Day online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Longest Day is available.

Is The Longest Day based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Longest Day?

The Longest Day has an IMDb rating of 7.603/10 based on 988 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Longest Day?

The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $50,100,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Longest Day?

The soundtrack was composed by Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Longest Day filmed?

The Longest Day was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Longest Day?

The total runtime of The Longest Day is 178 minutes.

Is The Longest Day suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Longest Day?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Longest Day.

Does The Longest Day have a post-credit scene?

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