bomber,bomber pilot

The War Lover (1962)

Poster for The War Lover

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Philip Leacock
  • Profile picture of Steve McQueen
    Capt. Buzz Rickson Steve McQueen
  • Profile picture of Robert Wagner
    1st Lt. Ed Bolland Robert Wagner
  • Profile picture of Shirley Anne Field
    Daphne Caldwell Shirley Anne Field
  • Profile picture of Gary Cockrell
    2nd Lt. Marty Lynch Gary Cockrell
  • Profile picture of Michael Crawford
    Sgt. Junior Sailen Michael Crawford
  • Profile picture of Burt Kwouk
    Air Crewman Burt Kwouk
  • Profile picture of Bill Edwards
    Brindt: Crew of 'The Body' Bill Edwards
  • Profile picture of Robert Easton
    Handown: Crew of 'The Body' Robert Easton

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Keywords

  • bomber
  • bomber pilot