The War Lover

Also known as War Lover

1962 film by Philip Leacock

Film · TMDB

6.0

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.

Released: 1962-10-25105 minDir: Philip LeacockDrama, War, Adventure

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Cast

Steve McQueen as Capt. Buzz Rickson
Robert Wagner as 1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne Field as Daphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell as 2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael Crawford as Sgt. Junior Sailen
Burt Kwouk as Air Crewman

Themes

bomber
bomber pilot

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Ratings

IMDb

6.6/10

2,508 votes

Year: 1962
Runtime: 105 min
Genres: Adventure, Drama, War

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