The War Lover(1962)
The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend
The War Lover 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.
The War Lover (1962) is a drama, war and adventure film directed by Philip Leacock, released on October 25, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field and Gary Cockrell. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Leacock
- Writers:
- Howard E. Koch, John Hersey
- Producers:
- Arthur Hornblow Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Huke
- Composer:
- Richard Addinsell
- Production:
- Columbia British Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The War Lover (1962) Trailer
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The War Lover Cast & Crew
Main 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
Chuck Julian
as Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Robert Easton
as Handown: Crew of 'The Body'
Al Waxman
as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
Tom Busby
as Farr: Crew of 'The Body'
- George Sperdakos
George Sperdakos
as Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'
Key crew
Directed by Philip Leacock, written by Howard E. Koch and John Hersey, produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
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The War Lover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 36 ratings.
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The War Lover – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War Lover online?
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Who stars in The War Lover?
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The main cast of The War Lover (1962) includes Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field, Gary Cockrell and Michael Crawford. The film was directed by Philip Leacock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The War Lover released?
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The War Lover was released on October 25, 1962 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The War Lover worth watching?
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The War Lover (1962) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The War Lover?
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