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The Guns of Navarone

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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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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 Feb 11, 2020
Above all, the film lacks a firm controlling hand which would have ironed out passages of incoherent editing and made the climax really tell. Go to Full Review Arthur Ryel-Lindsey Slant Magazine May 7, 2007
3.5/4
David Niven is the subservient but stylish chemist Miller, rounding out a film that ranks among the best war movies. Go to Full Review Pedro Gallego Espinof Aug 4, 2026
4/5
There's a lot of ' Seven Samurai ' in its DNA, while at the same time it reinforces a grittier and more morally complex vision of war than had prevailed in the years leading up to World War II. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Nov 21, 2023
4.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap May 2, 2022
3.5/5
An old-school war picture, where men are men, women are tough (but not too tough!) and the Nazis are hiss-able bad guys. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 13, 2021
4/4
Beautifully paced, this 156-minute classic allows enough time for character development, plot complications, and several exciting set-pieces. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alejandro E @Alex970 Aug 15, 2026 In the 1960s, there was a spate of action films set during the Second World War. Of all of them, this is one that is well worth watching, thanks to its pace, its cast and the suspense of the final minutes. See more bruce F @bruce999 Aug 14, 2026 fine acting war drama. is there a spy among them ? one of the best war dramas See more Dominic B @RT83360345 Aug 14, 2026 They just don't make them like this anymore ;-). Just a different kind of charisma with actors like David Niven and Gregory Peck. Classics are so classy.... (it is a bit long and drawn out, though, minor quibble) See more thiago S @Thiagostone Jun 17, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Grant H @RT95929188 May 16, 2026 One hopes a thrilling story such as this happened during WWII. It’s the classic war film, mixing action, patriotism, suspense and human emotions into a must-see experience. The entire cast are totally believable, with Peck and Niven stand-outs. See more Perry W @Perry225 Feb 27, 2026 A must watch outstanding film See more Read all reviews
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J. Lee Thompson

Director

Gregory Peck

Capt. Keith Mallory

David Niven

Cpl. John Anthony Miller

Anthony Quinn

Col. Andrea Stavros

Stanley Baker

Pvt. 'Butcher' Brown

Anthony Quayle

Maj. Roy Franklin

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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
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 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Mono, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Surround
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