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Action Adventure War
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The Guns of Navarone , 1961

Starring: Gregory Peck, David Niven

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Written by: Alistair MacLean

Language: English, Greek, German

Country: UK, USA

Runtime: 156 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.6

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The mood of The Guns of Navarone is exciting, rough, and suspenseful. The plot centers around anti-war themes, saving the day, and a heroic mission. It is an action, adventure, and war movie. Stylistically, The Guns of Navarone features an all-star cast and includes a voice over. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, on an island. The Guns of Navarone happens in the 20th century. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being groundbreaking, a Golden Globe winner, and a classic. The Guns of Navarone is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that it includes violent content.

Summary of The Guns of Navarone

One of the great war movies of all time, with an all start cast, and a gripping plot--based on the Alistair MacLean novel. A commando team is sent to a Greek Island to destroy the giant guns of World War II Germany which are controlling a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea. This was a groundbreaker in the Special Effects department, too. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects.