Tag Archives: Gregory Peck

Revisiting John Huston: Moby Dick

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Nat Almirall

It’s time for another edition of Revisiting John Huston. A semi-regular series where we take a look at the films and career of the legendary director. This week we’re revisiting Huston’s 1956 film Moby Dick, based on the novel by … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays Again: The Guns of Navarone

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Douglas Barnett

It’s time for another edition of War Movie Mondays Again. This week’s pick is the classic World War II commando caper The Guns of Navarone (1961) directed by J. Lee Thompson, written by acclaimed author Alistair MacLean (from his novel) … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ’12 O’Clock High’

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick salutes the valiant fliers of United States Army Air Corp in the 1949 release of director Henry King’s 12 O’Clock High. The film stars Gregory Peck (Brig. Gen. Frank Savage), Hugh Marlowe (Lt. Col. Ben Gately), Gary … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘The Guns of Navarone’

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is the classic World War II commando caper The Guns of Navarone (1961) directed by J. Lee Thompson, and written by acclaimed author Alistair MacLean, (Where Eagles Dare). The film stars Gregory Peck (Capt. Keith Mallory), David … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘MacArthur’

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick salutes the American Caesar, and the hero of the Pacific War. Joseph Sargent directs MacArthur (1977) which is a biopic about famed American General Douglas MacArthur who led Allied forces to victory in World War II and … Continue reading →

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