The Longest Day

G

Released Sep 25, 1962

3 hr. 0 min.

War

History

Drama

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In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.

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jill l

It's historicity worked for me, but the major stars playing military leaders were stiff, often sounding like they were performing a one-act play to silent audiences. Nevertheless, it was worth watching it again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/23

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Sharon S

This is an absolute classic War movie. Yes, it is long but tells about the events of D Day from all perspectives. Steller cast. One thing I didn't know until recently and that is the part Richard Todd played of Major Howard and Pegusus bridge. Richard Todd was actually there alongside Major Howard when they took and held the two bridges.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/23

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Jeff G

Great all star movie. While Saving Private Ryan has by far the best action scene of the landings (or maybe any battle scene), this old timer still reins for scope and retelling the story of the the Normandy Invasion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/23

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Christine D

I thought it was amazing. The incredible detail and brilliant cameos. It was tragic seeing the loss of life and carnage on the beaches. I am glad it was in B/W.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/23

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John M

Great straight up telling of an historic day. Bravo !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/22

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Audience Member

A war film classic. Some great acting performances for sure. But quite over long in 3 hours of running time and a lot of subtitles that made me sleepy. The transformation to color would have benefited this one I do believe.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Ken Annakin

Director

Andrew Marton

Director

Bernhard Wicki

Director

John Wayne

Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort

Robert Mitchum

Brig. Gen. Norman Cota

Henry Fonda

Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

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A solid and stunning war epic.

Sep 10, 2008

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Over-long and laden with the usual national stereotypes.

Jun 24, 2006

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

It is hard to think of a picture, aimed and constructed as this one was, doing any more or any better or leaving one feeling any more exposed to the horror of war than this one does.

May 20, 2003

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Dwight MacDonald

Esquire Magazine

Whatever his talent as a producer, Mr. Zanuck is no director. I'm sure he is an ardent patriot, but he has, quite unconsciously, made our own colonels and generals look rather silly.

Aug 9, 2019

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TV Guide

Breathtaking scope and authenticity.

Jul 7, 2017

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

Still holds up as the best D-Day picture ever made.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 7, 2017

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Synopsis

In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.

Director: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki
Screenwriter: Cornelius Ryan
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: G
Genre: War, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 1962, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013

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