The War Lover
1962 · 1h 45m · Adventure, Drama, War · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated 16 (DE)
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.
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