The Guns of Navarone

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The Guns of Navarone

Released Jun 22, 1961

2h 37m

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In 1943, a small commando team is sent to destroy huge German guns on the Greek Island of Navarone in order to rescue Allied troops trapped on Kheros. Led by British Major Franklin (Anthony Quayle), the team includes American Mallory (Gregory Peck), Greek resistance fighter Stavros (Anthony Quinn) and reluctant explosives expert Miller. Facing impossible odds, the men battle stormy seas and daunting cliffs. When Franklin is injured, Mallory takes command, and personal enmities spill over.

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Critics Consensus

Bolstered by a cast of memorable stars and an impressive sense of scale, The Guns of the Navarone fires with vivid characterization and entertaining spectacle.

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John Gillett

Sight & Sound

Above all, the film lacks a firm controlling hand which would have ironed out passages of incoherent editing and made the climax really tell.

Feb 11, 2020

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Arthur Ryel-Lindsey

Slant Magazine

David Niven is the subservient but stylish chemist Miller, rounding out a film that ranks among the best war movies.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 7, 2007

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

With great action scenes, solid dialogue and an interesting plot, The Guns of Navarone is an excellent example of what war movies were like over 60 years ago.

Rated: 4.5/5

Nov 21, 2023

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

An old-school war picture, where men are men, women are tough (but not too tough!) and the Nazis are hiss-able bad guys.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 2, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Beautifully paced, this 156-minute classic allows enough time for character development, plot complications, and several exciting set-pieces.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 13, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The finale is a touch overdramatic, but the film is nonetheless a first-class war epic.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 24, 2020

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Isaiah Y

A must-watch film for any fan of war movies. Great performances by Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Matthew G

One of the most unrealistic, poorly written, ridiculously acted moveies about WWIi ever. Actually comedic.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Vitor O

This pic about a group of saboteurs (leaded by an excellent Gregory Peck) with the mission to destroy the famed Guns of Navarone so the Allied Navy can rescue 2.000 British troopers is one of the best WWII adventure pics of all time, and is especially a great exemple of a war epic of the 60's.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Steve G

Awesome cast, unrelenting suspense great dialogue,good plot twists. They don't give Oscars for ensemble casts, but Anthony Quinn deserved a supporting for his performance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Narciso R

Can't believe Nevin was second banana, corporal. Great movie, very realistic. NRJ.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Renato E

Action packed war film before it was cool.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Capt. Keith Mallory

David Niven

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Synopsis

In 1943, a small commando team is sent to destroy huge German guns on the Greek Island of Navarone in order to rescue Allied troops trapped on Kheros. Led by British Major Franklin (Anthony Quayle), the team includes American Mallory (Gregory Peck), Greek resistance fighter Stavros (Anthony Quinn) and reluctant explosives expert Miller. Facing impossible odds, the men battle stormy seas and daunting cliffs. When Franklin is injured, Mallory takes command, and personal enmities spill over.

Director: J. Lee Thompson
Producer: Carl Foreman
Screenwriter: Alistair MacLean, Carl Foreman
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Highroad, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Open Road
Genre: War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 1961, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2013
Runtime: 2h 37m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Mono, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Surround

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