The Longest Day
Originally released in 1962. The Longest Day is a war/action film. directed by Ken Annakin. With a runtime of 2h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, and Henry Fonda
Synopsis
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"
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 58m
178 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (996 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.1M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort
Robert Mitchum
as Brig. Gen. Norman Cota
Henry Fonda
as Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Richard Burton
as Flying Officer David Campbell
Sean Connery
as Pvt. Flanagan
Leslie Phillips
as RAF Officer Mac
Robert Ryan
as Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Paul Anka
as U.S. Army Ranger
Wolfgang Büttner
as Maj. Gen. Dr. Hans Speidel
Mel Ferrer
as Maj. Gen. Robert Haines
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,100,000
Production Companies
- Darryl F. Zanuck Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Longest Day about?
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'...
Who directed The Longest Day?
The Longest Day was directed by Ken Annakin.
How long is The Longest Day?
The Longest Day has a runtime of 2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes total).
When was The Longest Day released?
The Longest Day was released on September 25, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Longest Day?
The main cast of The Longest Day includes John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery.
Is The Longest Day worth watching?
The Longest Day has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 996 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.