The Longest Day (1962)

Tagline: | This is the day that changed the world… When history held its breath. |
Category: | Action, Drama, War |
Director: | Ken Annakin |
Cast: | Eddie Albert, Paul Anka, Arletty , Jean-Louis Barrault, Richard Beymer, Hans Christian Blech, Bourvil , Richard Burton, Wolfgang Büttner, Red Buttons, Pauline Carton, Sean Connery, Ray Danton, Irina Demick, Fred Durr |
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plot summary
England in June 1944. Unseasonal storms. Allied troops are massed ready for the invasion of France, some already on the boats. The Normandy beaches will be their destination while paratroopers are dropped inland to take key towns and bridges. On the other side of the Channel the Germans still expect the invasion at Calais, and anyway the weather makes them think nothing is likely to be imminent. Eisenhower decides to go. Hitler sleeps on.
cast list
Paul Anka | United States Army Ranger |
Arletty | Madame Barrault |
Jean-Louis Barrault | Father Louis Roulland |
Richard Beymer | Private Dutch Schultz |
Hans Christian Blech | Major Werner Pluskat |
Bourvil | Mayor of Colleville |
Richard Burton | Flying Officer David Campbell |
Wolfgang Büttner | Major General Doctor Hans Speidel |
Red Buttons | Private John Steele |
Pauline Carton | Maid |
Sean Connery | Private Flanagan |
Ray Danton | Captain Frank |
Irina Demick | Janine Boitard |
Fred Durr | Major of the Rangers |