Who is Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort in The Longest Day?

John Wayne plays Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort in the film.

What is The Longest Day about?

In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.

The Longest Day

Name: The Longest Day
Duration: 180
Rating: 90

NR 3 hr

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How long is The Longest Day?: The Longest Day is 3 hr long.

Who directed The Longest Day?: Ken Annakin

Who is Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort in The Longest Day?: John Wayne plays Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort in the film.

What is The Longest Day about?: In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy, France. Despite bad weather, General Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies land at Normandy. General Norma Cota (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto Omaha Beach. With much effort, and lost life, they get off the beach, traveling deep into French territory. The German military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their response to the Allied landing, with crippling results.