The Guns of Navarone

Directed by J. Lee Thompson

Written by Alistair MacLean, Carl Foreman

Cast: Anthony Quinn as Stavros, David Niven as Miller, Gregory Peck as Mallory

Released 1961

Based on the book by MacLean. A team is sent into Greek territory to destroy massive German guns in the cliff face on the island of Navarone. Note: It won 2 Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture & Original Score. It also won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects. Plus it was nominated for 4 other Academy Awards and a Grammy.