The War Lover (1962)

  • NR
  • 10/25/1962 (US)
  • Drama, War, Adventure
  • 1h 45m

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.

John Hersey

Novel

Philip Leacock

Director

Howard Koch

Screenplay

Cast

Steve McQueen's headshot

Steve McQueen

Capt. Buzz Rickson
Robert Wagner's headshot

Robert Wagner

1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne Field's headshot

Shirley Anne Field

Daphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell's headshot

Gary Cockrell

2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael Crawford's headshot

Michael Crawford

Sgt. Junior Sailen
Burt Kwouk's headshot

Burt Kwouk

Air Crewman
Bill Edwards's headshot

Bill Edwards

Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck Julian's headshot

Chuck Julian

Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'

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