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The War Lover
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The War Lover

1962-10-25 · 105 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · War · Adventure

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.

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Directors
Philip Leacock
Production companies
Columbia British Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steve McQueenSteve McQueenCapt. Buzz Rickson
Robert WagnerRobert Wagner1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne FieldShirley Anne FieldDaphne Caldwell
Gary CockrellGary Cockrell2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael CrawfordMichael CrawfordSgt. Junior Sailen
Burt KwoukBurt KwoukAir Crewman
Bill EdwardsBill EdwardsBrindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck JulianLamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Robert EastonRobert EastonHandown: Crew of 'The Body'
Al WaxmanAl WaxmanPrien: Crew of 'The Body'
Tom BusbyTom BusbyFarr: Crew of 'The Body'
George SperdakosBragliani: Crew of 'The Body'
Bob KanterHaverstraw: Crew of 'The Body'
Jerry StovinJerry StovinEmmet
Ed BishopEd BishopVogt
Richard LeechRichard LeechMurika
Bernard BradenBernard BradenRandall
Sean KellyWoodman
Charles De TempleBraddock
Neil McCallumNeil McCallumSully

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