Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by Ty M — 18 Mar 2007

Anthony Quinn and Gregory Peck both at their best with World War II as a backdrop.

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by Ty M on 18 Mar 2007.

The Guns of Navarone has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Marco P (327) on 06 Jun 2011

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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