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The Hunters
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The Hunters

1958-09-01 · 108 min · ★ 5.8

War · Action · Drama

With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the Korean War, the story centers on Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum), a master of the newly operational F-86 Sabre fighter jets. But adept as he is at flying, Saville¹s personal life takes a nosedive when he falls in love with his wingman¹s (Lee Philips) beautiful wife (May Britt). To make matters worse, Saville must cope with a loud-mouthed rookie (Robert Wagner) in a daring rescue mission that threatens all their lives in this well-crafted war drama.

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Directors
Dick Powell
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumMajor Cleve Saville
Robert WagnerRobert WagnerLt. Ed Pell
Richard EganRichard EganColonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
May BrittMay BrittKristina 'Kris' Abbott
Lee PhilipsLee Philips1st Lt. Carl Abbott
John GabrielJohn Gabriel1st Lt. Corona
Stacy HarrisStacy HarrisCol. Monk Moncavage
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungKorean farmer
Candace LeeKorean Child
Aki AleongAki AleongMIG Pilot
John DoucetteJohn DoucetteChief Master Sergeant
Esther Ying LeeWaitress
Mabel LimKorean Woman
Alena MurrayMrs. Mason
Nina ShipmanNina ShipmanWAF Lieutenant
Robert ReedRobert ReedJackson
Walter Soo HooChinese Soldier (uncredited)
George SasakiChinese Soldier (uncredited)

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