The War Lover

The War Lover

6 | 1962-10-25 | Drama War Adventure

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.

Featured Crew

John Hersey Novel
Howard Koch Screenplay
Philip Leacock Director
Robert Huke Director of Photography
Gordon Hales Editor
William C. Andrews Art Direction
Arthur Hornblow Jr. Producer
Julie Harris Costume Design
Richard Addinsell Original Music Composer
Andrew Low Set Decoration

Cast

Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Capt. Buzz Rickson
Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner
1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne Field
Shirley Anne Field
Daphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell
Gary Cockrell
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford
Sgt. Junior Sailen
Burt Kwouk
Burt Kwouk
Air Crewman
Bill Edwards
Bill Edwards
Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck Julian
Chuck Julian
Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Robert Easton
Robert Easton
Handown: Crew of 'The Body'
Al Waxman
Al Waxman
Prien: Crew of 'The Body'

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