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The War Lover

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend
Oct 25, 1962 · 1h 45m
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Drama
War
Adventure

PLOT

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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CAST

Steve McQueen
Capt. Buzz Rickson
Robert Wagner
1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne Field
Daphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael Crawford
Sgt. Junior Sailen
Burt Kwouk
Air Crewman
Bill Edwards
Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck Julian
Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Directed by Philip Leacock

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Columbia British Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country
US, GB

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