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The Longest Day (1962)

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Reviews Counted:247

Fresh:226

Rotten:21

Average Rating:7.8/10

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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Exellent, in 1962 the made movies better than they do in 2009, probably the best WWII movie ever. More
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Amazing WWII movie,probley the best one. The action is amazing and has not aged a bit,John Wayne... More
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For Veterans Day, I decided to watch this film. It's a terrific movie. Possibly the best D-Day... More
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This is the best D-day movie I have seen. Yes, even better than Saving Private Ryan. This movie... More
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