The War Lover 61 years old

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

The War Lover

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.

Credits

The War Lover Cast

Name Character
Steve McQueen He was 32, 50 years old when he died as Capt. Buzz Rickson
Shirley Anne Field She was 24, now 85 years old as Daphne Caldwell
Gary Cockrell He was 29, 85 years old when he died as 2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Burt Kwouk He was 32, 85 years old when he died as Air Crewman
Robert Wagner He was 32, now 94 years old as 1st Lt. Ed Bolland
Michael Crawford He was 20, now 82 years old as Sgt. Junior Sailen

The War Lover Crew

Name Department
Gordon Hales as Editor. He was 46 (78) years old when He died Editing
Richard Addinsell as Original Music Composer. He was 58 (72) years old when He died Sound
Philip Leacock as Director. He was 45 (72) years old when He died Directing
Julie Harris as Costume Design. She was 36 (87) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
Arthur Hornblow, Jr. as Producer. He was 69 (83) years old when He died Production
William C. Andrews as Art Direction. He was 28 (now 90) years old Art
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The War Lover (61 years)

The men of the flying forts whose bravery became a legend

  • Release day: Thursday, October 25, 1962
  • Runtime: 105 minutes