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The War Lover

The War Lover

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

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.

DramaWarAdventure

Release: 1962-10-25Runtime: 105 minRating: 6 (33)

Cast

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'

Crew

John Hersey

Novel

Howard Koch

Screenplay

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

Robert Huke

Director of Photography

Gordon Hales

Editor

William C. Andrews

Art Direction

Arthur Hornblow Jr.

Producer

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Costume Design

Richard Addinsell

Richard Addinsell

Original Music Composer

Andrew Low

Set Decoration

Clips & Videos

The War Lover 1962 Official Trailer

The War Lover 1962 Official Trailer