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The War Lover

WWII drama in which a bomber pilot discovers a taste for reckless daring. Tensions rise as his behaviour puts the lives of those around him at risk. Starring Steve McQueen.

World War II drama. From their base in England, daredevil bomber pilot Buzz Rickson and his co-pilot Ed Bolland launch numerous bombing raids over Germany. Despite their different temperaments Buzz and Ed have a high regard for each other, but tensions begin to rise as Buzz's reckless behaviour puts the lives of those around him at risk.

1 hour, 41 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Aug 2015 12:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Buzz Rickson Steve McQueen
Ed Bolland Robert Wagner
Daphne Shirley Anne Field
Junior Sailen Michael Crawford
Sgt Handown Robert Easton
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch Gary Cockrell
2nd Lt. Max Brindt Bill Edwards
Sgt. Farr Tom Busby
Sgt. Bragliani George Sperdakos
Randall Bernard Braden
Producer Arthur Hornblow
Writer Howard Koch
Director Philip Leacock

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