Review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) by Drew H — 01 Jan 2008

You want shit to get done, send The Peck!

This review of The Guns of Navarone (1961) was written by Drew H on 01 Jan 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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