The War Lover
"The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend"
Originally released in 1962. The War Lover is a drama/war film. directed by Philip Leacock.
Starring Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, and Shirley Anne Field
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top 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
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'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia British Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The War Lover about?
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 ...
Who directed The War Lover?
The War Lover was directed by Philip Leacock.
How long is The War Lover?
The War Lover has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The War Lover released?
The War Lover was released on October 25, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The War Lover?
The main cast of The War Lover includes Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field, Gary Cockrell, Michael Crawford.