The War Lover (1962)

1962 · Feature film · 105 min · dir. Philip Leacock

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

• Drama
• War
• Adventure

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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.

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Details

Director

Philip Leacock

Writer

John Hersey

Composer

Richard Addinsell

Cinematography

Robert Huke

Studio

Columbia British Productions, Columbia Pictures

Released

1962-10-25

Running time

105 minutes

Cast & crew

• Philip Leacock Director
• Steve McQueen
• Robert Wagner
• Shirley Anne Field
• Gary Cockrell
• Michael Crawford
• Burt Kwouk
• Bill Edwards
• CChuck Julian

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