The Guns of Navarone, 1961
Director
Cast
- Gregory Peck
- David Niven
- Anthony Quinn
- Anthony Quayle
- Stanley Baker
- Irene Pappas
- Gia Scala
- James Darren
- James Robertson Justice
- Richard Harris
- Bryan Forbes
visit the film locations
Rhodes: Flights: Diagoras International Airport, from Athens International Airport
Visit: Rhodes
Trivia
Escape To Athena and Boy On A Dolphin
Classic WWII adventure, adapted by Carl Foreman from an Alistair Maclean novel. And a red face for me. In the book I stated, correctly, that exteriors were filmed on the island of Rhodes. Unfortunately, I went on to say at Navarone itself. There is no Navarone.
The cliffs used in the film are 2km south of Lindos. The village in the film is Lindos and many of the locals were contracted to appear in the film. There are also some scenes that were filmed in Rhodes Town itself. notably the 'Old Town'. he ancient Hellenistic town of Rhodes is located on the eastern slopes of Monte Smith. There are some remains of the town, including a reconstructed stadium and the partially restored Ôemple of Apollo.
Actor Anthony Quinn, fell in love with Rhodes so much he bought Vagis Bay and this is now better known as Anthony Quinn Bay
The hill, originally known as Mount Agios Stephanos, has been known as Monte Smith since the tßme of the Napoleonic Wars, when the English Admiral Sydney Smith, used it as an observation point.
the sequence where they meet the greek girls was shot in the temple in Lindos.
Situated between the two resorts of Faliraki and Afandou turn off the main road and follow the small sign to this crystal, clear, calm bay.
Ideal for snorkelling with a small sandy beach and waterfront taverna. Take a walk back up the small incline and turn immediate right and follow the mountainside above Ladiko Bay until reach a clearing where you will find yet another bay of pure beauty.
It is known as Anthony Quinn bay as the actor of the same name discovered it on his travels and fell in love with it. Very quiet here with a small beach and turquoise waters that are excellent for swimming and snorkelling. Anthony Quinn bay was used as a landing base for the famous screenplay the `Guns of Navarone`.
