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Feature film — 1962

The War Lover (1962)

6.01h 45mDrama — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 37 votes.

Columbia British Productions / Columbia Pictures

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Director: Philip Leacock

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Cast & crew

Steve McQueen as Capt. Buzz Rickson

Steve McQueen

Capt. Buzz Rickson

Robert Wagner as 1st Lt. Ed Bolland

Robert Wagner

1st Lt. Ed Bolland

Shirley Anne Field as Daphne Caldwell

Shirley Anne Field

Daphne Caldwell

Gary Cockrell as 2nd Lt. Marty Lynch

Gary Cockrell

2nd Lt. Marty Lynch

Michael Crawford as Sgt. Junior Sailen

Michael Crawford

Sgt. Junior Sailen

Burt Kwouk as Air Crewman

Burt Kwouk

Air Crewman

Bill Edwards as Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'

Bill Edwards

Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'

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Chuck Julian

Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'

Robert Easton as Handown: Crew of 'The Body'

Robert Easton

Handown: Crew of 'The Body'

Al Waxman as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'

Al Waxman

Prien: Crew of 'The Body'

Tom Busby as Farr: Crew of 'The Body'

Tom Busby

Farr: Crew of 'The Body'

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George Sperdakos

Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'

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