During the Napoleonic Wars, when the French have occupied Spain, some Spanish guerrilla soldiers are going to move a big cannon across Spain in order to help the British defeat the French. A British officer is there to accompany the Spanish and along the way, he falls in love with the leader's girl.
Production
They actually built a functional 42-ton cannon for this madness
Acting
Sophia Loren smolders while two legends compete for her attention
Cinematography
Spain never looked more epic or more physically exhausting
Director
Stanley Kramer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The massive cannon was so heavy it destroyed several bridges during filming, causing production delays and budget overruns.
Sinatra's casting as a Spanish guerrilla fighter sparked controversy and mockery, with critics noting his complete lack of effort at a Spanish accent.
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