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The Longest Day (1962)
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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"
Cast
John Wayneas Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
Robert Mitchumas Brig. Gen. Norman Cota
Henry Fondaas Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Robert Ryanas Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Richard Burtonas Flight Officer David Campbell
Arlettyas Madame Barrault
Jean-Louis Barraultas Father Louis Roulland
Eddie Albertas Col. Thompson
Paul Ankaas U.S. Army Ranger
Richard Beymeras Pvt. Dutch Schultz
Hans Christian Blechas Maj. Werner Pluskat
Bourvilas Mayor of Colleville
Wolfgang Bรผttneras Maj. Gen. Dr. Hans Speidel
Red Buttonsas Pvt. John Steele
Facts
| Release date | September 25, 1962 |
| Runtime | 178 min (2h 58m) โ longer as the 1962 average of 117 min |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $50,100,000 (5.0ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0056197 |
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Questions
How long is The Longest Day?
The Longest Day runs 178 minutes (2h 58m), which is long for a action โ plan for it.
Is The Longest Day worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,058 votes, which places it #14 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 43%) and #192 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Longest Day?
The Longest Day was directed by Ken Annakin, Bernhard Wicki, Andrew Marton.
Who stars in The Longest Day?
John Wayne as Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort; Robert Mitchum as Brig. Gen. Norman Cota; Henry Fonda as Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.; Robert Ryan as Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin; Richard Burton as Flight Officer David Campbell; Arletty as Madame Barrault.
What is The Longest Day rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Longest Day?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23486.