The War Lover (1962)

10/25/1962 (GB) • 1h 45m

Drama, War, Adventure

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Steve McQueen

Capt. Buzz Rickson

Robert Wagner

1st Lt. Ed Bolland

Shirley Anne Field

Daphne Caldwell

Gary Cockrell

2nd Lt. Marty Lynch

Michael Crawford

Sgt. Junior Sailen

Burt Kwouk

Air Crewman

Bill Edwards

Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'

Chuck Julian

Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'

Robert Easton

Handown: Crew of 'The Body'


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

bomber

bomber pilot

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