64 Years Later, John Wayne’s Classic War Movie Still Has the Greatest Quote

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of films depicting the gut-wrenching peril and horror of war. But there’s only one that can claim its rightful throne as the film that saved 20th Century Fox from complete financial ruin. The 1962 epic starring John Wayne, The Longest Day,captures the cinema icon as Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Vandervoort, a real-life paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division during the D-Day invasion. Despite the heavy criticism from audiences regarding the historical accuracy of the film, half a century and some change later, one quote still rings particularly loud in the ears of fans and critics alike.