Summary
- “The Longest Day” features one of the most iconic war film ensembles of all time and can even compete with modern blockbusters like “Saving Private Ryan.”
- Featuring an all-star cast from around the world, this 1962 film captures the intensity and historical significance of the Allied landings in Normandy.
- The camaraderie and talent of the cast of The Longest Day is a cinematic achievement that will likely never be matched again in today’s film industry.
John Wayne’s classic war film The longest day still has one of the greatest war film ensembles of all time. The longest day is often regarded as one of the best war films about D-Day ever made, and stands on a par with other World War II classics such as Saving Private Ryan (1998). With a length of 2 hours and 58 minutes The longest day offers a phenomenal depiction of the infamous D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, a day that will be remembered forever in American history.
While The longest day often draws many comparisons with Saving Private Ryan, The two are separated by time and technology, but are united by a similar caliber in their cast. Saving Private Ryan featured outstanding performances by Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel, Giovanni Ribisi, Paul Giamatti, Ted Danson and others. While the cast of Saving Private Ryan It is undeniably impressive that The longest day is truly historic.
The longest day is packed with international stars
The cast of “The Longest Day” is historic
In addition to the leading actor John Wayne, The longest day The cast includes Henry Fonda (Play me the song of death), Robert Mitchum (The Night of the Hunter), Sean Connery (The Incorruptibles), Richard Burton (Eagles die alone), Rod Steiger (The water), Robert Ryan (The Dirty Dozen), Edmond O’Brien (The wild troop), Sal Minero (Rebel without a cause), Jeffrey Hunter (The Wild Seekers), Richard Beymar (West Side Story) and many other prominent actors.
The longest day There were also many well-known international actors who created a truly historic moment in film history that would probably not be repeated today outside of a Marvel film. These include Gert Fröbe from Germany, Irina Demick from France, Andre Bourvil from France, Curd Jürgens from Germany, Arletty from France and Paul Anka from Canada. The longest day is celebrated not only for its stellar cast, but also for its fantastic visual compositions and sharp camerawork.
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The star cast of “The Longest Day” would no longer exist today
Such a level of star power is only found in Marvel films these days
While Marvel has certainly brought together dozens of A-list Hollywood stars for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it would probably never have such an ensemble cast today, especially in a war film based on true events. Some other WWII films, such as 1969s Battle of Britain with Michael Caine, Christopher Plummerand others have certainly put together some impressive casts, but none can compare to that of The longest day. Large ensembles are difficult enough to arrange, but the camaraderie that many of the world’s biggest stars display to The longest day will probably never happen again.
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The longest day
The Longest Day is a 1962 war film that depicts the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, from the perspective of both the Allies and the Germans. The cast includes John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, and Richard Burton, among others. Directed by several directors, the film focuses on the planning and execution of the operation, offering a detailed and layered look at one of the defining moments of World War II.
- director
- Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, Darryl F. Zanuck
- Release date
- October 4, 1962
- Authors
- Cornelius Ryan, Romain Gary, James Jones, David Pursall, Jack Seddon
- Pour
- Eddie Albert, Paul Anka, Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Richard Beymer, Hans Christian Blech
- Duration
- 178 minutes
- Main genre
- Story
