Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by Andrew M — 24 Aug 2008

Classic war film. Can watch this one time and time again. Brilliant.

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by Andrew M on 24 Aug 2008.

The Guns of Navarone has generally received very positive reviews.

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