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Year: 1962
Runtime: 178 min
Language: english
Director: Andrew Marton
In this gripping 1962 epic, producer Darryl F. Zanuck pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Allied forces during World War II's pivotal Normandy Invasion. As the world holds its breath, "The Longest Day" masterfully chronicles the tense preparations for June 6, 1944, as soldiers prepare to storm the shores of occupied France.
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Last Updated: January 18, 2025 at 14:34
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