The Guns Of Navarone

In 1943, a small commando team is sent to destroy huge German guns on the Greek Island of Navarone in order to rescue Allied troops trapped on Kheros. Led by British Major Franklin (Anthony Quayle), the team includes American Mallory (Gregory Peck), Greek resistance fighter Stavros (Anthony Quinn) and reluctant explosives expert Miller. Facing impossible odds, the men battle stormy seas and daunting cliffs. When Franklin is injured, Mallory takes command, and personal enmities spill over.

• Best Picture (Drama) Golden Globe Winner 1961.

Critic Reviews:

• " David Niven is the subservient but stylish chemist Miller, rounding out a film that ranks among the best war movies. " – Arthur Ryel-Lindsey

• " The finale is a touch overdramatic, but the film is nonetheless a first-class war epic. " – Mike Massie

• " Beautifully paced, this 156-minute classic allows enough time for character development, plot complications (including the requisite double-cross by a member of the outfit) and several exciting set-pieces. " – Matt Brunson