Poster of The War Lover

The War Lover

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, October 25 1962
62 years ago
Genres: Drama, War, Adventure
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Cast

Portrait of Steve McQueenSteve McQueen. Steve McQueen was 32 in The War Lover as 'Capt. Buzz Rickson'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 24 1930 –
Died: Fri, Nov 07 1980
Portrait of Robert WagnerRobert Wagner. Robert Wagner was 32 in The War Lover as '1st Lt. Ed Bolland'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 10 1930
Portrait of Shirley Anne FieldShirley Anne Field. Shirley Anne Field was 24 in The War Lover as 'Daphne Caldwell'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 27 1938 –
Died: Sun, Dec 10 2023
Portrait of Gary CockrellGary Cockrell. Gary Cockrell was 29 in The War Lover as '2nd Lt. Marty Lynch'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1932 –
Died: Fri, Oct 26 2018
Portrait of Michael CrawfordMichael Crawford. Michael Crawford was 20 in The War Lover as 'Sgt. Junior Sailen'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 19 1942
Portrait of Burt KwoukBurt Kwouk. Burt Kwouk was 32 in The War Lover as 'Air Crewman'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 18 1930 –
Died: Tue, May 24 2016
Portrait of Bill EdwardsBill Edwards. Bill Edwards was 44 in The War Lover as 'Brindt: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 14 1918 –
Died: Tue, Dec 21 1999
Portrait of Chuck JulianChuck Julian. Chuck Julian was >> in The War Lover as 'Lamb: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert EastonRobert Easton. Robert Easton was 31 in The War Lover as 'Handown: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 23 1930 –
Died: Fri, Dec 16 2011
Portrait of Al WaxmanAl Waxman. Al Waxman was 27 in The War Lover as 'Prien: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 02 1935 –
Died: Thu, Jan 18 2001
Portrait of Tom BusbyTom Busby. Tom Busby was 25 in The War Lover as 'Farr: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 07 1936 –
Died: Sat, Sep 20 2003
Portrait of George SperdakosGeorge Sperdakos. George Sperdakos was 31 in The War Lover as 'Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1931 –
Died: Fri, Jul 21 2000
Portrait of Bob KanterBob Kanter. Bob Kanter was 33 in The War Lover as 'Haverstraw: Crew of 'The Body''.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 06 1929 –
Died: Mon, Aug 02 1993
Portrait of Jerry StovinJerry Stovin. Jerry Stovin was 40 in The War Lover as 'Emmet'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 11 1922 –
Died: Wed, Aug 10 2005
Portrait of Ed BishopEd Bishop. Ed Bishop was 30 in The War Lover as 'Vogt'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 11 1932 –
Died: Wed, Jun 08 2005
Portrait of Richard LeechRichard Leech. Richard Leech was 39 in The War Lover as 'Murika'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 24 1922 –
Died: Wed, Mar 24 2004
Portrait of Bernard BradenBernard Braden. Bernard Braden was >> in The War Lover as 'Randall'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sean KellySean Kelly. Sean Kelly was >> in The War Lover as 'Woodman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles De TempleCharles De Temple. Charles De Temple was >> in The War Lover as 'Braddock'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Neil McCallumNeil McCallum. Neil McCallum was 33 in The War Lover as 'Sully'.
Birthday: Mon, May 20 1929 –
Died: Mon, Apr 26 1976

Crew

Portrait of Philip LeacockPhilip Leacock. Philip Leacock was 45 in The War Lover as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 08 1917 –
Died: Sat, Jul 14 1990
Portrait of Robert HukeRobert Huke. Robert Huke was 42 in The War Lover as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, May 31 1920 –
Died: Sun, Dec 01 2002
Portrait of Howard KochHoward Koch. Howard Koch was 60 in The War Lover as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 12 1901 –
Died: Thu, Aug 17 1995
Portrait of Arthur Hornblow Jr.Arthur Hornblow Jr.. Arthur Hornblow Jr. was 69 in The War Lover as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 15 1893 –
Died: Sat, Jul 17 1976
Portrait of Gordon HalesGordon Hales. Gordon Hales was 46 in The War Lover as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1916 –
Died: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Portrait of Richard AddinsellRichard Addinsell. Richard Addinsell was 58 in The War Lover as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 13 1904 –
Died: Tue, Nov 15 1977
Portrait of Julie HarrisJulie Harris. Julie Harris was 36 in The War Lover as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 02 1925 –
Died: Sat, Aug 24 2013
Portrait of William C. AndrewsWilliam C. Andrews. William C. Andrews was 61 in The War Lover as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 21 1901 –
Died: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Portrait of John HerseyJohn Hersey. John Hersey was >> in The War Lover as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Loren JanesLoren Janes. Loren Janes was 31 in The War Lover as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 01 1931 –
Died: Sat, Jun 24 2017
Portrait of Andrew LowAndrew Low. Andrew Low was >> in The War Lover as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday