# The Guns of Navarone (1961)

> A daring six-man Allied team battles terrain, patrols, and suspicion to silence the massive German guns dominating a strategic Greek island.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5955

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, War
- Director: J. Lee Thompson
- Cast: Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, James Darren, Irene Papas, Gia Scala
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054953/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, heroic, suspenseful, classic movie night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A daring mission to save lives unfolds amidst the chaos of war.

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