Drama ·War ·Adventure · United Kingdom · 1962 · 1h 45m

The War Lover

Director

Cast

Steve McQueen as Capt. Buzz Rickson Robert Wagner as 1st Lt. Ed Bolland Shirley Anne Field as Daphne Caldwell Gary Cockrell as 2nd Lt. Marty Lynch Michael Crawford as Sgt. Junior Sailen Burt Kwouk as Air Crewman

Crew

Robert Huke — Director of Photography Gordon Hales — Editor Richard Addinsell — Original Music Composer Howard Koch — Screenplay John Hersey — Novel Arthur Hornblow Jr. — Producer

Tagline

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

bomber bomber pilot

Key Collaborators

Philip Leacock Director Robert Huke Director of Photography Gordon Hales Editor Richard Addinsell Original Music Composer Howard Koch Screenplay John Hersey Novel Arthur Hornblow Jr. Producer Julie Harris Costume Design

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