# The Longest Day (1962)

> A sweeping, multinational reconstruction of D-Day that turns military coordination, battlefield chaos, and immense human cost into monumental screen spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4491

## Facts

- Runtime: 178 min
- Genres: War, Action, Drama
- Director: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki
- Cast: John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, Leslie Phillips, Robert Ryan, Paul Anka
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056197/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: epic, documentary-like, thrilling, historical film night, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A monumental clash of forces unfolds on the beaches of Normandy, where bravery meets chaos.

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