Following the efforts of a group of courageous Greek soldiers, who have been assigned to destroy a strong fortress of the Germans that risks their lives in the Aegean Sea, the thing that challenges them.
One of the best WWII action-adventures, with an all-star cast headed by Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, and David Niven, this Oscar-winner (in special effects) is stirringly directed by the vastly underestimated J. Lee Thompson
Beautifully paced, this 156-minute classic allows enough time for character development, plot complications (including the requisite double-cross by a member of the outfit) and several exciting set-pieces.
