Review of The Longest Day (1962) by Nelson B — 03 Nov 2007

Sweet Richard Burton, all star classic movie!! They don't make it like this anymore!

This review of The Longest Day (1962) was written by Nelson B on 03 Nov 2007.

The Longest Day has generally received very positive reviews.

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The ending was too upbeat for me with the whistling longest day tune and song and so I didn't rate this film four star…

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