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.
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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.
About 1968 film directed by Brian G. Hutton
Genres drama, action, adventure, war
Directed by Brian G. Hutton
Written by Alistair MacLean
Starring Clint Eastwood, Richard Burton, Ingrid Pitt, Mary Ure, Anton Diffring, Michael Hordern, Ferdy Mayne, Patrick Wymark
Music Ron Goodwin
Runtime 158 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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