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The War Lover
WWII drama in which a bomber pilot discovers a taste for reckless daring. Tensions rise as his behaviour puts the lives of those around him at risk. Starring Steve McQueen.
World War II drama. From their base in England, daredevil bomber pilot Buzz Rickson and his co-pilot Ed Bolland launch numerous bombing raids over Germany. Despite their different temperaments Buzz and Ed have a high regard for each other, but tensions begin to rise as Buzz's reckless behaviour puts the lives of those around him at risk.
Last on
Wed 12 Aug 2015
12:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Buzz Rickson | Steve McQueen |
| Ed Bolland | Robert Wagner |
| Daphne | Shirley Anne Field |
| Junior Sailen | Michael Crawford |
| Sgt Handown | Robert Easton |
| 2nd Lt. Marty Lynch | Gary Cockrell |
| 2nd Lt. Max Brindt | Bill Edwards |
| Sgt. Farr | Tom Busby |
| Sgt. Bragliani | George Sperdakos |
| Randall | Bernard Braden |
| Producer | Arthur Hornblow |
| Writer | Howard Koch |
| Director | Philip Leacock |
Broadcasts
- Sun 2 Aug 2009 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
- Sat 11 Feb 2012 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
- Sat 15 Dec 2012 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
- Tue 15 Apr 2014 12:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire
- Wed 12 Aug 2015 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Yorkshire