Product Description

This special collector's commemorative edition has been issued in honor of the June 6 1944 Allied invasion of France which marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3000000 men 11000 planes and 4000 ships comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen.The Longest Day is a vivid hour-by-hour recreation of this historic event. Featuring a stellar international cast and told from the perspectives of both sides it is a fascinating look at the massive preparations mistakes and random events that determined the outcome of one of the biggest battles in history. Winner of two 1962 Oscars® (Special Effects and Cinematography) The Longest Day ranks as one of Hollywood's truly great war films.System Requirements:Running Time: 263 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 024543234647 Manufacturer No: 2233464

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1440 in DVD
• Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
• Released on: 2006-05-23
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Formats: Black & White, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English, French, German
• Number of discs: 2
• Dimensions: .40 pounds
• Running time: 178 minutes

Amazon.com
After seeing Saving Private Ryan, this epic tale about the Normandy invasion will look sanitized. But in its re-creation of events leading to the epochal battle, the film is captivating and grand, and the parade of famous actors who cross the screen naturally give the already charged action even more of a boost. Three directors worked on it: Ken Annakin (Battle of the Bulge), Andrew Marton (Crack in the World), and Bernhard Wicki (this film being his only credit). --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

the longest day
This is a great film for the events that happened on D-Day. I wish they had John Wayne in the 101st, oh well still a great movie

Arguably the best war movie ever made
Some critics agree with me -- this is one of the very best. I first time I saw this movie was shortly after it was released, and it continues to hold my attention 40+ years later. While some may think it's boring, not enough action ... well, that's the way war is. This movie shows the complicated planning and thought that went into the D-Day invasion. The hours upon hours of boredom. And then suddenly, you get the word to go. There is confusion, stupidity, heroism ... it shows it all.

Many, many of the accounts in this movie are true to history. These were ordinary men on all sides who were caught up in history. The casting is terrific. My personal favorite is Kenneth More (and his dog). But others are outstanding - as usual - Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Eddie Arnold, and of course, John Wayne. For those who question The Duke's acting ability, just watch his reaction at seeing the paratroopers hanging from trees. That's acting. Other notable performances are Red Buttons, Robert Wagner, Richard Burton, Sal Mineo and Jeffrey Hunter. But be prepared: with a cast this size, some of them come and go before you realize it.

And it's one of the last classic black and white films. As a history and war movie buff, that is a big plus.

Yup it was long alright
I made a mistake and bought the BD version of this movie. I already owned the DVD. (Dumb). Yeah it's black and white alright. The movie is good but somehow seems to just drone along. Nothing really jumps out and gives you anything to be satisfied. Probably watched best with a diet coke, or a light beer, sugarless cookies, or some of those Olestra potato chips