The War Lover 1962

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

The War Lover

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NR
Drama War Adventure

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.

Top Billed 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

Release Date 1962-10-25
Runtime 1h 45m
Directors Philip Leacock, Robert Huke
Producer Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Writers John Hersey, Howard Koch