The War Lover
The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend
1962 · 1h 45m · Approved
Adventure, Drama, War
Directed by
Philip Leacock
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.
Director and cast
- Philip Leacock Director
- 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
- Bill 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'
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