Trailer
- Synopsis
- England in June 1944. Unseasonal storms. Allied troops are massed ready for the invasion of France, some already on the boats. The Normandy beaches will be their destination while paratroopers are dropped inland to take key towns and bridges. On the other side of the Channel the Germans still expect the invasion at Calais, and anyway the weather makes them think nothing is likely to be imminent. Eisenhower decides to go. Hitler sleeps on.
- Genre
- War Action II World War Epic film
- Director
- Cast
- Year / Country:
- 1962 /
United States - Original title:
- The Longest Day
- Running time
- 180 min.
- Screenwriter
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
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Awards
1962: 2 Academy Awards: Best Special Effects, Cinematography B&W. 5 Nominations
1962: Golden Globe: Best Cinematography- B&W. Nom. for Best Picture - Drama
1962: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
1962: National Board of Review: Best Film
1962: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Production
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