Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.

Numerootno A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Raymond Sierra The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Leofwine_draca THE GUNS OF NAVARONE is another strong adaptation of an Alistair MacLean thriller, not quite up to the same classic level as WHERE EAGLES DARE but still proving engaging and thoroughly thrilling, despite the lengthy running time. The simplistic plot has a crack squad of men - each with their own specialism - tasked with destroying a Nazi gun placement located in a cliff on one of the Greek islands. It's one of those ensemble productions that has plenty of drive and momentum to see it through, and although there's not a wealth of action, that which does take place is expertly staged. The throughly decent Gregory Peck plays the leader of the team, bolstered by support from Anthony Quayle (sympathetic), Stanley Baker (tough), Anthony Quinn (grizzled), and David Niven (funny). It's a classic '60s war film, and you don't need to know anything more than that.

elvircorhodzic THE GUNS OF NAVARONE is an adventure war drama about a small group of Allied commandos, who were sent to the almost impossible mission in a fictional Aegean island. Film is based on Alistair MacLean's 1957 novel of the same name.The commandos, disguised as Greek fishermen on a decrepit fishing vessel, sail across the Aegean Sea. Their destination is the island of Navarone. This dangerous job is full of challenges. Several thousand British troops depends on them. They must destroy the big guns, which are stationed on a small island. They rendezvous with local resistance fighters. However, one of the team members has seriously injured her leg on a cliff. The mission becomes even more difficult, because one team member is saboteur...The film is full of attractive actions scenes in exotic locations, which seem pretty rough in war conditions. Mr. Thompson has stressed a relationship between the individual protagonists, therefore, the film has received a melodramatic tone. The war has remained in the background of the story. A war motif is shown through a small group of capable people, which are up against far more numerous enemy. This mission does not forgive mistakes. It has, in some segments, contributed to the credibility of the acting and realism of the story. Gregory Peck (Capt. Keith Mallory) is a renowned spy and mountaineer, who is committed to their mission, as a decisive leader. Below a rough and insensitive surface is a self-sacrificing character, who takes care of his fellow soldiers and their emotions. Anthony Quinn (Col. Andrea Stavrou) is a brave and simple Greek soldier. He is an unpredictable character with a strange sense of humor, who shows his true nature in the end. The two of them are in a vortex of a serious vengeance.David Niven (Cpl. Miller) is an explosives expert and incorrigible pessimist. He is a character who knows a lot of things and for each of them has a convenient sarcastic review. However, he made a mistake in the assessment of people. Anthony Quayle (Maj. Roy Franklin) is a cheerful as an original leader. An unbreakable spirit of a dedicated soldier.Irene Papas (Maria Pappadimos) Gia Scala (Anna) are the local resistance fighters. They have brought a small dose of intrigue and romance in the story.James Darren (Pvt. Spyro Pappadimos) is the brother of Maria and a native of Navarone. Stanley Baker (Pvt. 'Butcher' Brown) is an engineer and expert knife fighter. He is a killer, who is tired of killing.A constant tension, explosive actions and heroic ventures are a real treat for all fans of this genre.

feakes The Guns of Navarone is one of the greatest war movies ever made. Its almost ironic that its intended as a anti war movie. but it doesn't serve well as one. Instead it shows us the brutal nasty side of war. the Plot is basic. There are a thousand men trapped on the island of Kheros. In order to get there they must pass by Navarone. The Germans have two large guns planted there hidden by the cave and mountain of Navarone. Each rescue attempt is shattered by these guns. Only one attempt is left. Captain Keith Mallory is recruited along with his old Partner from the resistance in Greece Colonal Andrea Stavros. a skilled fighter. Plus Dusty Miller a gifted man with explosives. And a few other skilled fighters. the plan Get as close to Navarone as possible hook up with the resistance and destroy the guns. not so easy when a traitor lurks among you.Guns was intended to be anti war but in the end became one of the greatest War and action movies of all times . Peck serves the film well with a dark brooding manner. Niven gives Miller a sarcastic edge but maintains a moral edge as well . All the other actors serve their roles well making this a solid memorable movie worthy of being called classic.

AaronCapenBanner Based on Alistair MacLean's novel, film details a group of Allied soldiers on a secret mission to destroy two massive German guns outside the sea of a Greek Island, in order to make an Allied troop evacuation possible, and also freeing up those waters to further the Allied war effort. Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, and James Darren among others round out the cast.Grand adventure film takes many interesting twists and turns, and also becomes philosophical at times(Peck has a memorable speech to Niven about responsibility, for one.) Director J. Lee Thompson stages the action scenes impressively, leading to an exciting climax in the gun's fortress. Pace occasionally slackens, but overall a solid and entertaining film.