Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by J K — 06 May 2007

One of the top 10 war movies ever. Great cast, dialogue and action. Wish more like it were made.

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by J K on 06 May 2007.

The Guns of Navarone has generally received very positive reviews.

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Great movie. And it was the 1961! It looks like a XXI century's movie actually. Great war movie for many other reasons, check it out…

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