The War Lover
1962, English. Directed by Philip Leacock.
The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Philip LeacockDirector
- Steve McQueenCapt. Buzz Rickson
- Robert Wagner1st Lt. Ed Bolland
- Shirley Anne FieldDaphne Caldwell
- Gary Cockrell2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
- Michael CrawfordSgt. Junior Sailen
- Burt KwoukAir Crewman
- Bill EdwardsBrindt: Crew of 'The Body'
- Chuck JulianLamb: Crew of 'The Body'
- Robert EastonHandown: Crew of 'The Body'
- Al WaxmanPrien: Crew of 'The Body'
- Tom BusbyFarr: Crew of 'The Body'
- George SperdakosBragliani: Crew of 'The Body'
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Howard E. Koch
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The War Lover runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The War Lover is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The War Lover on?
The War Lover isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The War Lover?
If you liked The War Lover, try Play Dirty, Twelve O'Clock High, One of Our Aircraft Is Missing.
Who directed The War Lover?
The War Lover (1962) was directed by Philip Leacock and stars Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field.