Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes friendship developed between Gregory Peck and David Niven during filming?

Accepted Answer

Gregory Peck and David Niven became close friends, bonding over Peck's ability to drink brandy to stay warm in a cold studio tank without muffing lines, and their families visited frequently later, with Peck delivering Niven's eulogy.

Question 2

Why did Gregory Peck's character have his German and Greek lines dubbed in the film?

Accepted Answer

Although Captain Mallory is supposed to be fluent in German, Gregory Peck could not speak the language, so his German lines were dubbed by Robert Rietty, and he was also dubbed when speaking Greek.

Question 3

What unusual on-screen habit did David Niven break for his role in this movie?

Accepted Answer

David Niven, a life-long non-smoker, smoked cigarettes on-screen for the only time in his career while playing Corporal John Anthony Miller.

Question 4

What was the impossible mission assigned to the allied saboteurs in the plot?

Accepted Answer

The team must infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy two enormous long-range field guns to rescue 2,000 trapped British soldiers.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized this film in 1962?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes (USA), and Academy Awards in 1962.

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