Where Eagles Dare
A tense, twisty WWII adventure with spectacular action and a clever, suspenseful plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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The Guns of Navarone
A long, sturdy wartime adventure that builds tension through a perilous climb, a fortress, and a ticking clock, with stoic heroes and a grand orchestral sweep.
About 1961 film by J. Lee Thompson
Genres drama, action, adventure, war
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Written by Carl Foreman
Starring Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Richard Harris, David Niven, Irene Papas, Anthony Quayle, Walter Gotell, James Darren
Music Dimitri Tiomkin
Runtime 158 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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