Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by André Ø — 06 Aug 2008

Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).

First viewing: 09.04.2001.

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by André Ø on 06 Aug 2008.

The Guns of Navarone has generally received very positive reviews.

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Excellent film. However, not as great as Bridge On the River Kwai, The Dirty Dozen, and the Great Escape but still excellent…

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