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The Longest Day (1962)

"THE INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIMED HIT JUST AS IT WAS SHOWN IN THE MAJOR CAPITALS OF THE WORLD!"

7.619622h 58mEN
WarActionDrama

Directed by Ken Annakin

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

2h 58m

Language

EN

Release

September 25, 1962

Director

Ken Annakin

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 ...

Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Brig. Gen. Norman Cota

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Flying Officer David Campbell

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Pvt. Flanagan

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

RAF Officer Mac

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin

Paul Anka

Paul Anka

U.S. Army Ranger

Wolfgang Büttner

Wolfgang Büttner

Maj. Gen. Dr. Hans Speidel

Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

Maj. Gen. Robert Haines

Ray Danton

Ray Danton

Capt. Frank

Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

Lord Lovat

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Longest Day (1962), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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"

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Longest Day. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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