The Hunters
1958, English. Directed by Dick Powell.
Mightiest thrill-shocked adventure spectacle of the super-sonic age !
With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the Korean War, the story centers on Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum), a master of the newly operational F-86 Sabre fighter jets. But adept as he is at flying, Saville¹s personal life takes a nosedive when he falls in love with his wingman¹s (Lee Philips) beautiful wife (May Britt). To make matters worse, Saville must cope with a loud-mouthed rookie (Robert Wagner) in a daring rescue mission that threatens all their lives in this well-crafted war drama.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Dick PowellDirector
- Robert MitchumMajor Cleve Saville
- Robert WagnerLt. Ed Pell
- Richard EganColonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
- May BrittKristina 'Kris' Abbott
- Lee Philips1st Lt. Carl Abbott
- John Gabriel1st Lt. Corona
- Stacy HarrisCol. Monk Moncavage
- Victor Sen YungKorean farmer
- Candace LeeKorean Child
- Aki AleongMIG Pilot
- John DoucetteChief Master Sergeant
- Esther Ying LeeWaitress
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wendell Mayes
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What The Hunters is based on
The Hunters is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How long is The Hunters?
The Hunters runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Hunters have a post-credits scene?
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The Hunters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hunters is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hunters on?
The Hunters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hunters?
If you liked The Hunters, try Objective, Burma!, Battle of Britain, Memphis Belle.
Who directed The Hunters?
The Hunters (1958) was directed by Dick Powell and stars Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan.
What is The Hunters based on?
The Hunters is adapted from a novel.