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1962

The War Lover

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.

Duration

1h 45m

Released

October 25, 1962

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Cast20

  • Steve McQueen
  • Robert Wagner
  • Shirley Anne Field
  • Gary Cockrell
  • Michael Crawford
  • Burt Kwouk
  • Bill Edwards
  • Chuck Julian
  • Robert Easton

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