The Longest Day
7.6/10
Rating
178 min
Runtime
1962
Release Year
Ken Annakin
Director
Cast
John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery
Quick Synopsis
The film depicts the events of June 6, 1944, known as D-Day, from the viewpoints of the German forces, American, British, Canadian troops, and the Free French. It follows Marshal Erwin Rommel as he inspects the Atlantic Wall defenses along the coast of Nazi-occupied Europe, emphasizing to his officers the importance of preventing the Allied forces from advancing beyond the beaches during the planned invasion. The story captures the intense preparations and challenges faced by both sides on what would become a pivotal and grueling day in World War II.
Detailed Synopsis of The Longest Day
The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of the Reich's Atlantic Wall, notes to his officers that when the Allied invasion comes they must be stopped on the beach. "For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day"
