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One sheet movie poster for the 1962 epic war film
The Longest Day, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and based on the book by Cornelius Ryan. The film tells the story of the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, from both the Allied and German perspectives.
Key Information
Title: The Longest Day
Release Year: 1962
Genre: Epic war film
Directors: Ken Annakin (British and French exterior scenes), Andrew Marton (American exterior scenes), and Bernhard Wicki (German scenes)
Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck
Source Material: Based on the 1959 non-fiction book of the same name by Cornelius Ryan
Cast: The film is known for its massive international ensemble cast, which includes many major stars of the era such as John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, and Robert Ryan.
Awards: It was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two: Best Cinematography (Black-and-White) and Best Special Effects. Art By Saul Bass |
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