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The Longest Day (1962)

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Reviews Counted:12

Fresh:11

Rotten:1

Average Rating:7.5/10

Runtime: 4 hrs 23 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: An all-star cast enlists for this epic recreation of the Allied invasion of Normandy that took place on June 6, 1944. The film dramatises the viewpoints of the French, English, German, and American... An all-star cast enlists for this epic recreation of the Allied invasion of Normandy that took place on June 6, 1944. The film dramatises the viewpoints of the French, English, German, and American soldiers. Featured actors include John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, and many more. [More]

Starring: John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton

Starring: John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, Paul Anka, Robert Wagner, Red Buttons

Director: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, Gerd Oswald

Director: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, Gerd Oswald
Story: Cornelius Ryan
Screenwriter: Cornelius Ryan
Composer: Maurice Jarre
Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck

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Nov 2, 1999

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Though the film makes a few egregious historical changes for dramatic effect, The Longest Day pretty much lives and dies by its scale. [Blu-Ray]

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06/01/08
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews

Produced by Fox's Zanuck, this commercial WWII epic representss the collaborative effort of three directors (Ken Annakin, Andrew Martin, Bernhard Vicki), four assistant directors, and no less than five screenwriters; it's John Wayne most popular war film

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Emanuel Levy
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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

Longest film imaginable at three-hours, which proves to be a hinderance.

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01/19/06
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The longest movie; the stunt of too many great actors in small roles wears thin. Saving Private Ryan did it better and in much less time.

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03/25/05
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

It is, and will most likely always remain, the definitve D-Day picture.

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12/07/04
David Cornelius
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01/23/04
Carol Cling
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Las Vegas Review-Journal
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05/20/03
Bosley Crowther
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01/21/03
Josh Gilchrist
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08/29/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A far cry from the gore-drenched Saving Private Ryan, legendary producer Darryl F. Zanuck’s heartfelt recreation of the D-Day landings is, in its own way, every bit as memorable.

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06/06/01
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Aside from a great war tale, Day also marks what must be the only film where you can see John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Fabián, Sal Mineo, Eddie Albert, Red Buttons, Peter Lawford, and Sean Connery all fighting the same war.

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