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The War Lover 1962 Directed by Philip Leacock

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 25 October 1962
105 mins
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'
Robert Easton Handown: Crew of 'The Body'
Al Waxman Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
Tom Busby Farr: Crew of 'The Body'
George Sperdakos Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'
Bob Kanter Haverstraw: Crew of 'The Body'
Sean Kelly Woodman
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