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5.5 / 10(21 votes)IMDb19681h 35mUnited Kingdom

The Long Day's Dying

“The picture too rough for the American people”

Synopsis

Three British soldiers and their German captive trek through the European countryside.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 28, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter Collinson
Screenplay & Story
Charles Wood
Original Score
Malcolm Lockyer
Original Title
The Long Day's Dying
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Collinson

Screenplay & Story

Charles Wood, Alan White

Original Score & Music

Malcolm Lockyer

Director of Photography

Brian Probyn, Ernest Day

Film Editing

John Trumper

Producers

Harry Fine, Michael Deeley

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Alan White

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Collinson

Peter Collinson

Director

Brian Probyn

Director of Photography

Ernest Day

Director of Photography

Malcolm Lockyer

Original Music Composer

Charles Wood

Screenplay

Harry Fine

Harry Fine

Producer

John Trumper

Editor

Disley Jones

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Long Day's Dying.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Day's Dying

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Long Day's Dying about?

Three British soldiers and their German captive trek through the European countryside.

Who directed The Long Day's Dying?

The Long Day's Dying was directed by Peter Collinson.

Who stars in The Long Day's Dying?

The principal cast of The Long Day's Dying includes David Hemmings, Tony Beckley, Tom Bell, Alan Dobie.

When was The Long Day's Dying released and how long is it?

The Long Day's Dying was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for The Long Day's Dying?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Day's Dying was composed by Malcolm Lockyer.

Is The Long Day's Dying based on a book or true story?

The Long Day's Dying is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan White".