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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.
- $1.2 million (US/Canada)
- Arthur Hornblow, Jr.
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.
- (2K)
- Adventure, Drama, War
- Philip Leacock
- 1962-10-25
The War Lover. 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...
- (908)
- Philip Leacock
- TVPG
- Steve Mcqueen
A World War II bomber pilot with a death wish and a reckless attitude is the main character of this film. IMDb provides a brief plot summary, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this title.
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.
Loosely based on a novel by John Hersey, this standard wartime drama stars Steve McQueen as Buzz Rickson, command pilot of a B17 bomber, and Robert Wagner as Ed Bolland, his co-pilot. When Buzz first comes on the scene, Ed admires him for his daring and skill in executing the bombing raids over Germany.
Action & adventure. Steve McQueen fights his own private battle as a volatile "war lover" in this gripping story based on a novel by John Hersey. Stationed in England during World War II,...
