CinemaOSMovie · 1962 · 1h 45m · NR
The War Lover

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

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Buzz Rickson is a dare-devil World War II bomber pilot with a death wish. Failing at everything not involving flying, Rickson lives for the most dangerous missions. His crew lives with this aspect of his personality only because they know he always brings them back alive.

Directed byPhilip Leacock

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
EN
Released
October 25, 1962
Studios
Columbia PicturesColumbia British Productions

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The War Lover 1962 Official Trailer

The War Lover 1962 Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen

Capt. Buzz Rickson

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

1st Lt. Ed Bolland

Shirley Anne Field

Shirley Anne Field

Daphne Caldwell

Gary Cockrell

Gary Cockrell

2nd Lt. Marty Lynch

Michael Crawford

Michael Crawford

Sgt. Junior Sailen

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Air Crewman

Bill Edwards

Bill Edwards

Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'

Chuck Julian

Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'

Robert Easton

Robert Easton

Handown: Crew of 'The Body'

Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Prien: Crew of 'The Body'

Creative team
Directed by
Philip Leacock
Philip Leacock
Written by
Howard E. Koch
Produced by
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Arthur Hornblow Jr.

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