The guns of Navarone [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures Corporation presents ; a Highroad presentation ; written for the screen and produced by Carl Foreman ; directed by J. Lee Thompson.
A British-American epic adventure war film inspired by the Battle of Leros during the Dodecanese Campaign of World War II in which a commando team of Allied military specialists are recruited for a dangerous but imperative mission to infiltrate a Nazi-occupied fortress and disable two long-range field guns so that 2,000 trapped British soldiers may be rescued. Faced with an unforgiving sea voyage, hazardous terrain, and the possibility of a traitor in their midst, the team must overcome the impossible without losing their own lives.
Record details
- ISBN: 1424829887
- ISBN: 9781424829880
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 157 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Collectors edition
- Publisher: [Culver City, Calif.] : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2007]
- Producer: [Culver City, Calif.] : Columbia Pictures, [1961]
- Copyright: ©1961
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by Alistair MacLean.Originally released as a motion picture in 1961.Special features: New audio commentary from film historian Stephen J. Rubin; new "Forging the Guns of Navarone" documentary; new "Ironic epic of heroism" documentary; new "A heroic score" featurette; new "Epic restoration" featurette; new narration-free prologue; new Roadshow intermission; audio commentary from director J. Lee Thompson; "Memories of Navarone" retrospective documentary; "A message from Carl Foreman;" "Great guns" original featurette; "No visitors" original featurette; "Honeymoon on Rhodes" featurette; "Two girls on the town" original featurette; talent files; production notes.Title from disc label.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- For private home use only.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Photography, Oswald Morris ; film editor, Alan Osbiston ; production designer, Geoffrey Drake ; music composed and conducted by Dmitri Tiomkin ; lyrics by Paul Francis Webster and Alfred Perry ; sung by Elga Anderson.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, James Darren, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, James Robertson Justice, Richard Harris ; prologue narrated by James Robertson Justice.
- Target Audience Note:
- Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital surround, remastered in high definition.
- Language Note:
- English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby surround), French, Portuguese (Dolby 5.1), Spanish dialogue, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Awards, USA, 1962: Oscar - Best Special Effects.
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- Subject:
- MacLean, Alistair, 1922-1987. Guns of Navarone > Film adaptations.
Batteries (Ordnance) > Greece > Drama.
Fortification > Greece > Drama.
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Infiltration (Military science) > Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Greece > Drama.
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- Action and adventure films.
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Available copies
- 14 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | NR 2DVD GUN (Text) | 30229101313079 | Adult Video | Available | - |
