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The War Lover

The War Lover

# The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend
Drama   War   Adventure
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1962-10-25
⌚ Running Time: 105 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.0

Beloved Cast

Steve McQueen original image
Capt. Buzz Rickson
Steve McQueen
Robert Wagner original image
1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Robert Wagner
Shirley Anne Field original image
Daphne Caldwell
Shirley Anne Field
Gary Cockrell original image
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Gary Cockrell
Michael Crawford original image
Sgt. Junior Sailen
Michael Crawford
Burt Kwouk original image
Air Crewman
Burt Kwouk
Bill Edwards original image
Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Bill Edwards
Chuck Julian original image
Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck Julian
Robert Easton original image
Handown: Crew of 'The Body'
Robert Easton
Al Waxman original image
Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
Al Waxman
Tom Busby original image
Farr: Crew of 'The Body'
Tom Busby
George Sperdakos original image
Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'
George Sperdakos
Bob Kanter original image
Haverstraw: Crew of 'The Body'
Bob Kanter
Jerry Stovin original image
Emmet
Jerry Stovin
Ed Bishop original image
Vogt
Ed Bishop
Richard Leech original image
Murika
Richard Leech
Bernard Braden original image
Randall
Bernard Braden
Sean Kelly original image
Woodman
Sean Kelly
Charles De Temple original image
Braddock
Charles De Temple
Neil McCallum original image
Sully
Neil McCallum

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