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The War Lover is a 1962 British war film directed by Philip Leacock and written by Howard Koch, loosely based on the 1959 novel by John Hersey, altering the names of characters and events but retaining its basic framework. It stars Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner and Shirley Anne Field. The war itself is not the most important element of the film.
A 1962 adventure drama film about a reckless and arrogant US airman who loves war and flying dangerous missions. Starring Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner and Shirley Anne Field, directed by Philip Leacock.
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- Adventure, Drama, War
- Philip Leacock
- 1962-10-25
A WWII bomber pilot succeeds at flying but the rest of his life isn't so under control. Read the synopsis, cast, crew, photos, videos and film details of this drama war movie based on John Hersey's novel.
In World War II, American bomber pilots Capt. Buzz Rickson (Steve McQueen) and 1st Lt. Ed Boland (Robert Wagner) are stationed at a military base in England. Buzz is a hotshot pilot who...
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- Philip Leacock
- TV-PG
- Steve Mcqueen
Sep 13, 2017 · The War Lover by John Hersey is a classic novel that depicts the personal and professional conflicts of a B-17 bomber crew during the daylight bombing campaign in Europe. The book is praised for its realistic and detailed portrayal of the air war, the crew dynamics, and the human drama.