The Pawns of Navarone

Earliest known poster for The Pawns of Navarone.

The Pawns of Navarone is a 1961 epic chess adventure film starring Anthony Quinn, Gregory Peck, and Mikhail Botvinnik.

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Nonfiction cross-reference

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External links

• The Guns of Navarone @ Wikipedia
• The Guns of Navarone - trailer @ YouTube

• Image source @ Facebook - To pass the time Anthony Quinn brought out his chess set. An experienced player he beat everyone. Until David Niven's 14 year old son arrived, "and wiped the floor with him," according to director Thompson.

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