Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by Jay M — 27 May 2007

Great matinée warmovie, one of my favorites.

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by Jay M on 27 May 2007.

The Guns of Navarone has generally received very positive reviews.

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