The War Lover (1962)
The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend
1962 · NR · 1h 45m · Drama, War, Adventure
Genres: 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.
Director: Philip Leacock
Writers: John Hersey, Howard E. Koch
Music by: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Robert Huke
Editor: Gordon Hales
Cast
Steve McQueen as Capt. Buzz RicksonRobert Wagner as 1st Lt. Ed BollandShirley Anne Field as Daphne CaldwellGary Cockrell as 2nd Lt. Marty LynchMichael Crawford as Sgt. Junior SailenBurt Kwouk as Air CrewmanBill Edwards as Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'Chuck Julian as Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'Robert Easton as Handown: Crew of 'The Body'Al Waxman as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'Tom Busby as Farr: Crew of 'The Body'George Sperdakos as Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'More like this
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