MOVIE
The War Lover
“The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend”
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.
Release / first air1962-10-25
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, War, Adventure
DirectorPhilip Leacock
WriterJohn Hersey
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionColumbia British Productions, Columbia Pictures
Cast & Crew
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Steve McQueenCapt. Buzz Rickson
Robert Wagner1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne FieldDaphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael CrawfordSgt. Junior Sailen
Burt KwoukAir Crewman
Bill EdwardsBrindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck JulianLamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Robert EastonHandown: Crew of 'The Body'
Al WaxmanPrien: Crew of 'The Body'Keywords
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