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A Study in Leadership
Since its release in 1961, "The Guns of Navarone" has received well-deserved accolades for its portrayal of men against the impossible mission. Yet, its depiction of true leadership has been completely overlooked. Gregory Peck, playing the role of Keith Mallory, the world's greatest mountaineer, is selected to an Allied commando team whose task is to destroy the two huge naval cannon on the captured Greek island of Navarone. Protected by a mass of enemy troops, and situated within a sheer rock cave below an old fortress, the radar-controlled guns, which prevent the movement of Allied shipping, are impregnable. Mallory's assignment is to ferry the team to the island by boat, climb the "impossible" south cliff, and deposit the commandos there. He can then turn about, and take a "well-deserved leave," while the others complete the mission. Through a set of circumstances, dramatically presented in the movie, Mallory is confronted with the need to command the team, a group of hostile and antagonistic men, caught in a hostile land, and cut off behind hostile enemy lines. Peck's unassuming, but totally focused manner, contrasts with that of Anthony Quayle's character, the original leader whose desire for self-aggrandizement is obvious. The need to complete the mission, and the methods used, ultimately can be seen in Mallory's tense step-by-step decision-making. It is truly a study in authentic leadership. And don't miss James Robertson Justice's low-keyed appeal to convince Mallory to take the assignment --- mid-level management at its best! With the new DVD's spectacular quality, as well as its Special Edition features, this movie is a must!

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Heroes All
The Guns of Navarone is one of the best war movies of all time, with an excellent cast, lead by two of our greatest actors, Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. Add a dash of David Niven for a bit of comic relief and you can't go wrong.

Peck's Captain Mallory and his small team of saboteurs are assigned to free 2,000 British soldiers from the Nazi-held island of Navarone, and they must destroy two enormous long-range guns in the process. They go about this seemingly insurmountable task with much heroism.

The movie is character-driven and action-packed. The special effects are excellent, and they are as exciting to watch today as they were in 1961.

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Gregory Peck leads the way!
This was one of the first war movies I ever saw & even after watching modern masterpieces like Saving Private Ryan this is still one of my very favorites. This classic WW2 flick has it all: suspense, awesome & believable characters, great action (of course!), humor, & even romance. The three main stars are Gregory Peck, David Niven, & Anthony Quinn. Peck is perfectly cast as the leader of the group of commandos, & I've always thought he was great playing officers in war films (Pork Chop Hill, MacArthur, Twelve O'Clock High, etc.). Niven is both fun & annoying as the uptight Brit who constantly challenges Peck's authority. Quinn is a real treat as a deadly Greek who holds a grudge against Peck for a past "incident". This movie has many unforgettable scenes: Quinn taking on an advancing German column of troops with his sniper rifle, the confrontation with the traitor, & the incredible climax. I agree with other reviewers that they don't make 'em like this anymore! Whether you love war movies or are new to the genre, this is a definite must!