Name: The War Lover
Director: Philip Leacock
Genre: Drama, War, Adventure
Released: 1962-01-01
Duration: PT1h 45mM
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field, Gary Cockrell, Michael Crawford

Question 1

What is The War Lover (1962) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The War Lover?

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The War Lover stars 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). The film was directed by Philip Leacock.

Question 3

How long is The War Lover?

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The War Lover has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The War Lover worth watching?

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The War Lover holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, War, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch The War Lover?

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Streaming availability for The War Lover changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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