The Guns of Navarone (1961)

Synopsis: One of the great war movies of all time, with an all star cast, and a gripping plot--based on the Alistair MacLean novel. A commando team is sent to a Greek Island to destroy the giant guns of... One of the great war movies of all time, with an all star cast, and a gripping plot--based on the Alistair MacLean novel. A commando team is sent to a Greek Island to destroy the giant guns of World War II Germany which are controlling a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea. This was a groundbreaker in the Special Effects department, too. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects. [More]

Starring: Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker

Starring: Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, Gia Scala

Director: J. Lee Thompson

Director: J. Lee Thompson

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