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The War Lover (1962)

NR · 1962-10-25 · 1h 45m · EN
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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.

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Philip LeacockDirector

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Steve McQueenSteve McQueenCapt. Buzz RicksonRobert WagnerRobert Wagner1st Lt. Ed BollandShirley Anne FieldShirley Anne FieldDaphne CaldwellGary CockrellGary Cockrell2nd Lt. Marty LynchMichael CrawfordMichael CrawfordSgt. Junior SailenBurt KwoukBurt KwoukAir CrewmanBill EdwardsBill EdwardsBrindt: Crew of 'The Body'Chuck JulianChuck JulianLamb: Crew of 'The Body'Robert EastonRobert EastonHandown: Crew of 'The Body'Al WaxmanAl WaxmanPrien: Crew of 'The Body'Tom BusbyTom BusbyFarr: Crew of 'The Body'George SperdakosGeorge SperdakosBragliani: Crew of 'The Body'

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BomberBomber pilot

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · WarTheme affinityBomber · Bomber PilotDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference294226Actor preference34015 · 186580 · 255783

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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 of his personality only because they know he always brings them back alive.

How long is The War Lover?

The War Lover has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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