The Guns of Navarone
1961, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
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A team of allied saboteurs are 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Guns of Navarone is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Gregory PeckCapt. Keith Mallory
- David NivenCpl. John Anthony Miller
- Anthony QuinnCol. Andrea Stavros
- Stanley BakerPvt. 'Butcher' Brown
- Anthony QuayleMaj. Roy Franklin
- James DarrenPvt. Spyros Pappadimos
- Irene PapasMaria Pappadimos
- Gia ScalaAnna
- James Robertson JusticeCommodore Jensen / Prologue Narrator
- Richard HarrisSquadron Leader Howard Barnsby RAAF
- Bryan ForbesCohn
- Allan CuthbertsonMaj. Baker
Details
- Released
- 27 April 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Carl Foreman
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $29M
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What The Guns of Navarone is based on
The Guns of Navarone is based on The Guns of Navarone, a 1957 novel by Alistair MacLean.
Novel · 1957
The Guns of Navarone
By Alistair MacLean
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The Guns of Navarone: quick answers
What comes after The Guns of Navarone?
Next in the series: Force 10 from Navarone (1978).
Is The Guns of Navarone worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 932 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Guns of Navarone?
The Guns of Navarone runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
Does The Guns of Navarone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Guns of Navarone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Guns of Navarone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Guns of Navarone is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Guns of Navarone on?
The Guns of Navarone is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Guns of Navarone?
If you liked The Guns of Navarone, try Battleground, Halls of Montezuma, The Sea Chase.
Who directed The Guns of Navarone?
The Guns of Navarone (1961) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn.
What is The Guns of Navarone based on?
The Guns of Navarone is based on The Guns of Navarone, a 1957 novel by Alistair MacLean.