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The Longest Day

Date: 1962
Type: War / Action
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Black and White - CinemaScope
Director: Ken Annakin / Andrew Marton / Gerd Oswald
Producer: Darryl F Zanuck

Comment/Synopsis

This is an epic version of the D-day Normandy landings told from both the Allied and German sides.

Actors


Ricahrd BurtonRichard Burton
John WayneJohn Wayne
Robert MitchumRobert Mitchum
Roddy McDowellRoddy McDowell
Kenneth MooreKenneth More
Gert FrobeGert Frobe
Leslie PhilipsLeslie Philips
George SegalGeorge Segal
Rod SteigerRod Steiger
Richard ToddRichard Todd
Robert WagnerRobert Wagner
Curd JurgensCurd Jurgens
Sean ConnerySean Connery
Paul Anka
Arietty
FabianFabian
Mel FerrerMel Ferrer
Henry FondaHenry Fonda
Leo GennLeo Genn
Richard WattisRichard Wattis

Oscars

Won - Effects, Cinematography
Nomination - Best Picture
Nomination - Art Direction, Editing
Production
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions
Longest Day