The Longest Day is a 1962 based on 's book (1959), about the landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, during. The film was produced by, who paid author Ryan $175,000 for the film rights. The screenplay was by Ryan, with additional material written by,, David Pursall and Jack Seddon. It was directed by (British and French exteriors), (American exteriors), and (German scenes). The Longest Day, which was made in black and white, features a large including,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and.

Many of these actors played roles that were essentially. In addition, several cast members – including Fonda, Genn, More, Steiger and Todd – saw action as servicemen during the war, with Todd actually being among the first British officers to land in Normandy in and he in fact participated in the assault on. The film employed several Axis and Allied military consultants who had been actual participants on D-Day. Many had their roles re-enacted in the film. These included: (a former German general), (an American general), (Deputy Chief of Staff at ), (who led the airborne assault on the ), (who commanded the 1st Special Service Brigade), (who led his men in the assault on ), (who commanded the in the invasion), (a German general), (the major who was the first German officer to see the invasion fleet), (the hot-headed pilot) and Lucie Rommel (widow of Field Marshal ).

The Longest Day Colorized Download Free. The Longest Day is a 1962 epic war film based on Cornelius Ryan's book. Many games wern't as sophisticated to. The Longest Day (D-Day Anniversary, Exclusive Color Version): This special colorized, commemorative edition was issued in honor of the June Allied invasion of France!

A colorized version of this film was released on VHS in 1994, the 50th anniversary of the invasion. The movie won two Academy Awards and was nominated for three others. • ^ Solomon, Aubrey (1989). Twentieth Century Fox: A Corporate and Financial History (The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series). Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press.

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