The War Lover
“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.
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The War Lover 1962 Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-10
Top Cast
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Steve McQueen
Capt. Buzz Rickson
Robert Wagner
1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Shirley Anne Field
Daphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Michael Crawford
Sgt. Junior Sailen
Burt Kwouk
Air Crewman
Bill Edwards
Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'
Chuck Julian
Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'
Robert Easton
Handown: Crew of 'The Body'
Al Waxman
Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
Tom Busby
Farr: Crew of 'The Body'
George Sperdakos
Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'
Bob Kanter
Haverstraw: Crew of 'The Body'
Jerry Stovin
Emmet
Ed Bishop
Vogt
Richard Leech
Murika
Bernard Braden
Randall
Sean Kelly
Woodman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Koch
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- The War Lover
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Columbia British Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
Howard E. Koch, John Hersey
Richard Addinsell
Robert Huke
Gordon Hales
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Leacock
Director
Howard E. Koch
Screenplay
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Gordon Hales
Editor
Robert Huke
Director of Photography
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War Lover
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What is The War Lover about?
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.
Who directed The War Lover?
The War Lover was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in The War Lover?
The principal cast of The War Lover includes Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field, Gary Cockrell, Michael Crawford.
When was The War Lover released and how long is it?
The War Lover was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The War Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War Lover was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is The War Lover based on a book or true story?
The War Lover is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Hersey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War Lover?
The War Lover holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).