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The Longest Day (1962)

Movie ★ 7.6 178 min

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"

Ken Annakin Director Andrew Marton Director Bernhard Wicki Director Romain Gary Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1962
Runtime
178 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$50.1M
IMDb
tt0056197
Country
United States
Language
English, German, French
Studio
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox

Cast

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We Were Soldiers 2002 ★ 7.1
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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'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"
Who directed The Longest Day?
The Longest Day was directed by Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki.
Who stars in The Longest Day?
The Longest Day stars John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton.
When was The Longest Day released?
The Longest Day is a 1962 war, action, drama film.
Where can I watch The Longest Day?
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