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The War Lover

6.019621h 45mNRMovieDramaWarAdventure

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.

DirectorPhilip Leacock
WriterHoward E. Koch
ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr.

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 23 other countries

The War Lover isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil and 19 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philip Leacock

SMSteve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Capt. Buzz Rickson
RWRobert Wagner
Robert Wagner
1st Lt. Ed Bolland
SFShirley Anne Field
Shirley Anne Field
Daphne Caldwell
GCGary Cockrell
Gary Cockrell
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
MCMichael Crawford
Michael Crawford
Sgt. Junior Sailen
BKBurt Kwouk
Burt Kwouk
Air Crewman
BEBill Edwards
Bill Edwards
Brindt: Crew of 'The Body'
CJ
Chuck Julian
Lamb: Crew of 'The Body'
RERobert Easton
Robert Easton
Handown: Crew of 'The Body'
AWAl Waxman
Al Waxman
Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
TBTom Busby
Tom Busby
Farr: Crew of 'The Body'
GS
George Sperdakos
Bragliani: Crew of 'The Body'

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