I read MacLean's book that was a marvelous piece of work, then watched this movie, understanding that it would probably not hold a candle to the book. This movie is so far off track of the story line of the book that it should have a different title. It was obviously low budget with most of their money going for Robert Shaw and Ford but they completely wrote out the most colorful character in the book..Andreas Stavros, Anthony Quinn's character in the Guns of Navarone. I have never seen a worse adaptation of a book into film. Don't waste your time on the movie, the book can be purchased cheaply on the net and is a mighty fine read for adventure junkies.