The German batteries fared even worse in sinking only two transports. [3] The guns had been manufactured and used by the Italians, and were captured with the island after the surrender of the British and Italian defenders; the guns were used by the Germans for the rest of the war. Although set in the World War II. The film follows a small group of commandos sent to Greece on a seemingly impossible mission: to blow up massive Nazi guns that are capable of destroying passing Allied ships. (5,176) 7.5 2 h 36 min 1961 7+. Drama, Columbia Pictures Corporation, action packed. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. English, Director: As described by director Thompson in the DVD commentary track, David Niven became severely ill after shooting sequences in a dirty pool of water underneath the cave elevator and could have died from a serious infection, remaining in the hospital for some weeks as the crew completed other portions of the cave sequence. Demasiado dilogo y demasiado largo con demasiadas acotaciones. How many guns of Navarone were there? Meanwhile, Mallory and Miller infiltrate the gun emplacement but set off an alarm when they seal the doors behind them. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! They are wrecked in a storm but manage to land on the island, having lost much of their equipment. His book. But the gigantic set of the cave had to be built outside. Updates? Although the island of Navarone is fictional, a map depicted in the film purporting to show the island of Navarone shows it as the real island of Antikythera. The Guns of Navarone. Was James Darren really singing in Greek? "[17], John L. Scott of the Los Angeles Times called it "the best adventure movie to hit the screen this year," adding, "Some viewers will deplore a lack of character motivationthe origins of the six heroes are passed by rather quickly at the beginningand women may yearn for more romantic passages in the filmbut most of us, I am sure, will be satisfied with the epic suspense and sweep of this highly pictorial adventure. The Greek part of the Mediterranean Theater of World War II was strictly a British show. Set in WW2 this is story-telling for boys of the highest calibre (Ha! They demand that he be arrested and held incommunicado, but the story implies that this does not happen. I found myself looking forward to getting back to reading the war tale which isn't my usual cup of tea. There are betrayals. During World War II, a crack team of six commandos undertakes a suicide mission to destroy two massive German guns that guard a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea and block Allied passage.. They later added three 13.5-inch rail guns as well. Steven Pacey performed the unabridged version for Harper Audio. [9], The Greek island of Rhodes provided locationsthe unit was based on there from April to July 1960. The film grossed $28.9 million at the box office[2] generating theatrical rentals of $13 million in the United States and Canada and was the second top-grossing film of 1961. I wore out the VHS of this growing up, so it was time I finally read the novel! But that's to be expected of almost any author. A group of soldiers must blow up a bank of guns in order to get a strategic advantage in WWII. and the With no medical facilities available, Stevens is clearly dying and beyond help. Bolstered by a cast of memorable stars and an impressive sense of scale, War, Award winning film adaptation of Alistair Maclean's account of Allied commandos assigned to take on the Nazis at Navarone. UHD 13+. The island of Navarone, off the Turkish coast, has been heavily fortified as the Germans attempt to stifle British naval activity in the Aegean. All rights reserved. A simple world back then; the white hats always won. Now they were sending in just five men, each one a specialist in dealing death. (photographed by) Film Editing by Alan Osbiston Production Design by Geoffrey Drake You see, somehow I just couldn't get to sleep. How are ratings calculated?Toggle ExpandToggle Expand. The team is beset by a number of obstacles, including the discovery of a traitor in their midst, before they finally gain access to the Nazi guns. Quinn, Peck, and Niven made for an all-star cast. The film stars Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn, along with Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, James Darren and Richard Harris. They are harassed by troops and planes who are also apparently expecting them. Like Mallory, he speaks fluent Greek and is an experienced mountaineer but considers himself an abject coward. As time went on, these artillery batteries grew in size to include some of the largest guns ever created. In 1943, the British Navy is not able to rescue 2,000 soldiers trapped in the Island of Kheros since two powerful German cannons on the top of the Navarone Island are sinking the Allied vessels. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Coming Soon. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Carl Foreman, Writer: He added that while the film was predictable, "for anyone given to letting himself be entertained by scenes of explosive action and individual heroic displays, there should be entertainment in this picture, for there is plenty of all that in it. Instead, the German Army attempted to attack these defenses with infantryonce the Gulf of Finland froze. In 1941, at the age of eighteen, he joined the Royal Navy; two and a half years spent aboard a cruiser were to give him the background for. He admits nothing, but the evidence is damning. [8] Foreman had written the part for More, but the head of Rank, John Davis, refused to lend More out for the film. from the same university. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. The film's score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin and featured arrangements of several traditional songs. When I was 12 or so, one of my friends at school (Michael Edworthy) used to bring this book along every day as a sort of badge along with his Who and Yes albums. The team meet for the first time in Alexandria. No Norwegian casualties were suffered during the engagement, but 450 to 600 German sailors from Blcher perished. In this WWII spectacle, British intelligence learns that two enormous guns have been installed on the Aegean island of Navarone. By radio, Jensen tells the team that they have less time than was planned for. Dimitri Tiomkins score was also notable. Both the Finnish and German Armies were unable to secure a complete encirclement of or attack the Kronstadt forces successfully by sea. Blacklisted screenwriter Carl Foreman (High Noon,The Bridge on . . Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Jurassic Park Movies Ranked By Tomatometer, RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering Mrs. Davis, Weekend Box Office Results: Super Mario Sets Record in Its Second Weekend, Bolstered by a cast of memorable stars and an impressive sense of scale, The Guns of the Navarone fires with vivid characterization and entertaining spectacle. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Concert People. Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn and David Niven are Allied saboteurs assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers. Author/co-author of numerous books about the cinema and is regarded as one of the foremost James Bond scholars. very well plotted.