Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by Dean L — 20 Jun 2009

I fell in ilove with Gregory Peck in this film...remembered it all my youth, not just for Peck, but for the harshness of war.

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by Dean L on 20 Jun 2009.

The Guns of Navarone has generally received very positive reviews.

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