The Guns of Navarone 1961
“The Greatest High Adventure Ever Filmed!”
What is The Guns of Navarone?
The Guns of Navarone is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 160 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 27, 1961
- Studios
- Highroad Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Drama, War
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Overview
The Guns of Navarone is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Highroad Productions, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Allied saboteurs storm a fortified island to silence deadly Nazi guns.”
- Features iconic performances by Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn.
- Combines large‑scale war action with tense sabotage drama.
- Renowned for its sweeping 1960s adventure filmmaking.
- Long runtime may feel drawn out for some viewers.
- Period war film conventions may feel dated.
Watch it if you enjoy classic World War II action with high‑octane heroics.
The film contains wartime violence and intense combat, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was The Guns of Navarone released?
It premiered in the United States on June 22, 1961.
Who are the main stars of the film?
The principal cast includes Gregory Peck, David Niven, and Anthony Quinn.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an action‑adventure war drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and forty minutes.
What is the basic premise?
Allied saboteurs are tasked with infiltrating a Nazi‑held island to destroy two powerful coastal guns blocking a rescue.
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