The Guns of Navarone (1961): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Guns of Navarone is a 1961 action drama directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Anthony Quayle, Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. It is based on The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes and earned $20,616 worldwide on a $6 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Special Effects, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 38m (158 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Guns of Navarone About?
The premise of The Guns of Navarone without spoilers, adapted from The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a team of Allied commandos is sent on a dangerous mission to destroy two massive German guns on the Greek island of Kheros. These weapons threaten to prevent Allied reinforcements from reaching crucial positions. Led by Major Franklin, the team faces perilous terrain and internal conflicts as they attempt to sabotage the artillery. As the mission intensifies, command is unexpectedly passed to Mallory, leading to a tense confrontation of strategy and resolve in a desperate attempt to succeed.
The Guns of Navarone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blockbuster
- strapped to a chair
- behind enemy lines
- island
- nazi
- german
- german soldier
- traitor
- greek
- resistance
- year 1943
- sniper rifle
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- bound and gagged
- greece
- greek resistance
- british army
- resistance fighter
- tommy gun
- special forces
- air strike
- commando mission
- mountain climbing
- fortress
- air raid
- aegean sea
- world war two
- based on novel
- firearm
- killing
- artillery
- ship
- sinking ship
- explosion
- exploding car
- pistol
- silencer
- mission
- top secret
- boat
- commando
- heavy rain
- rainstorm
- lightning
- soldier
- military
- disguise
- mercenary
- combat
- battle
- battlefield
The Guns of Navarone Cast
Anthony Quayle leads the cast, with Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
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The Guns of Navarone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Guns of Navarone 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Guns of Navarone Plot Summary
What happens in The Guns of Navarone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1943, with the purpose of intimidating neutral Turkey into joining their cause, the Axis powers set their sights on a group of 2000 British soldiers stranded on the island of Kheros in the Aegean Sea. The Royal Navy cannot execute a rescue due to powerful radar-guided guns located on the nearby island of Navarone. With time running out as a German offensive is imminent, the situation becomes increasingly desperate.
Full summary
The whole story of The Guns of Navarone, scene by scene
The Guns of Navarone Box Office & Budget
The Guns of Navarone grossed $20,616 worldwide on a $6 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$20.6K
- International
- $19.4K
- Budget
- $6M
The Guns of Navarone Awards & Nominations
The Guns of Navarone won 1 Oscar, including Special Effects, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1962, with 2 wins from 3 nominations.
3 wins13 nominations5 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1962 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Won Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Director – J. Lee Thompson
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Oscars 1962 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Special Effects
- Nominated Best Motion Picture
- Nominated Directing – J. Lee Thompson
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Music (Music Score—substantially original)
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DGA Awards 1962 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – J. Lee Thompson
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BAFTA 1962 1 nomination- Nominated Best British Screenplay
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- Oscars 1961 1 nomination
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)
The Guns of Navarone Trailers & Videos
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Cars in The Guns of Navarone
12 cars on screen, including the 1941 Humber Heavy Utility and the Dodge M-601.
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1943 Ford M8 Greyhound Minor role
The Guns of Navarone Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Os Canhões de Navarone” and “Kanonerna på Navarone”.
- Also known as
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- Os Canhões de Navarone
- Kanonerna på Navarone
- Navaronen tykit
- Los cañones de Navarone
- Děla z Navarone
- ナバロンの要塞
- Kanonene på Navarone
- Navarones kanoner
- Navarone 1: The Guns of Navarone
- Die Kanonen von Navarone
- Navaron'un Topları
- I cannoni di Navarone
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- Les Canons de Navarone
- Navarone ágyúi
- 纳瓦隆大炮
- Τα Κανόνια του Ναβαρόνε
- Działa Navarony
- Пушки острова Наварон
- תותחי נברון
- 나바론 요새
- Гармати острова Наварон
- Tunurile din Navarone
- Оръдията на Навароне
- 六壯士
- Navaronės patrankos
- توپهای ناوارون
- Delá z Navarone
- Els canons de Navarone
- Topovi s Navaronea
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The Guns of Navarone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Guns of Navarone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Guns of Navarone?
The Guns of Navarone runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
When was The Guns of Navarone released?
The Guns of Navarone was released on June 22, 1961.
Who directed The Guns of Navarone?
The Guns of Navarone was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of The Guns of Navarone?
The Guns of Navarone stars Anthony Quayle, Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Guns of Navarone make at the box office?
The Guns of Navarone grossed $20,616 worldwide on a budget of $6 million.
How is The Guns of Navarone rated?
The Guns of Navarone has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Is The Guns of Navarone based on a book?
Yes. The Guns of Navarone is adapted from The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean.
What awards did The Guns of Navarone win?
The Guns of Navarone won 3 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 1962.
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